Dr. Peter Graham

Professor

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Biography

Peter Graham is a Professor of Physics at Stanford University, where he specializes in theoretical physics. His research interests broadly encompass the Standard Model, with particular attention to cosmology, astrophysics, general relativity, and atomic physics. Graham's work addresses several unresolved questions related to dark matter, the origins of the weak scale, the cosmological constant, and fundamental fermion masses. He has proposed innovative solutions to the hierarchy problem that involve dynamical relaxation in the early universe, as opposed to introducing new physics at the weak scale. Graham is involved in pioneering experiments designed to uncover new physics, utilizing techniques from astrophysics and condensed matter. He co-leads the Cosmic Axion Spin Precession Experiment (CASPEr) and is also associated with the DM Radio experiment, both of which aim to detect axion dark matter using advanced magnetometry and atomic interferometry techniques. His current research areas focus on theoretical models of dark matter detection, novel experimental schemes, and gravitational wave detection.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor in the Department of Physics, engaged in research and teaching.

Assistant Professor

2010-09-01 — 2017-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, focusing on theoretical physics.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Stanford, CA

Conducted postdoctoral research in the particle theory group.

Awards

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Frontiers of Science Award

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Simons Investigator

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New Horizons Prize in Physics

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DOE Early Career Award

Courses

PHYSICS 262 PHYSICS 190 PHYSICS 192 PHYSICS 490 PHYSICS 205 PHYSICS 41

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.