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Peter Graham is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, where he works on theoretical physics with a focus on the Standard Model and its implications for dark matter and cosmology. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University in 2007, following an A.B. and A.M. from Harvard University, both in Physics. His research interests include developing new theories to explain unresolved issues related to dark matter, the origins of the weak scale, and the fundamental masses of fermions. Recognized for his innovative approach, Graham has proposed novel experimental setups like the Cosmic Axion Spin Precession Experiment (CASPEr) and the DM Radio experiment, both aimed at detecting dark matter through advanced techniques in astrophysics and atomic physics. His contributions to the field have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Frontiers of Science Award at the Theoretical Physics International Congress of Basic Science in 2024 and the Simons Investigator award in 2021. Through his research, he aims to understand the results of experiments ranging from the Large Hadron Collider to cosmological observations, promoting a deeper understanding of the universe.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Began appointment in the Department of Physics focusing on theoretical aspects and experimental proposals related to the Standard Model and dark matter.
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