Dr. Keith Schwab

Professor

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Biography

Professor Keith C. Schwab is a leading expert in Applied Physics, known for his work in quantum-limited measurements and ultra-low temperature physics. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1990 and later earned a Ph.D. from the University of California in 1996. He has held various academic positions, including associate professor at Caltech from 2009 to 2010 and has served as a professor since 2010. Schwab was also the Fletcher Jones Foundation Co-Director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute from 2013 to 2015. His research interests span across quantum devices technology, nanotechnology, and ultra-sensitive microwave measurement, with a specific focus on the development of Josephson junctions within superfluid helium-4, contributing to advances in two-dimensional materials and nanometer pores.

Research Interests

Courses

APh 114 abc – Solid-State Physics

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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