Dr. Philip Bucksbaum

Professor

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Biography

Philip Bucksbaum holds the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Chair in Natural Science at Stanford University. He conducts research at Stanford's PULSE Institute, specializing in ultrafast lasers and their applications in quantum systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980, where he conducted atomic parity violation experiments. Bucksbaum's prior positions include being a professor at the University of Michigan for sixteen years, where he was the Otto Laporte Collegiate Professor. He has over 250 publications to his credit and has made significant contributions in ultrafast coherent radiation and strong-field atomic molecular physics. He has been involved with notable institutes such as the National Science Foundation Physics Frontier Center and has directed various significant projects, including the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Lab. In addition, he has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as President of the Optical Society and the American Physical Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Director of the PULSE Institute, focusing on ultrafast science.

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Held the position of Otto Laporte Collegiate Professor.

Member

— Present

Bell Laboratories •

Conducted research on ultrafast coherent radiation.

Awards

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Norman F. Ramsey Prize

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
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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