Professor Dr. Scott Cushing

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott K. Cushing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on developing new laser-based instrumentation for various challenges in chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science. His current work includes the development of a table-top transient X-ray technique and high-flux entangled photon spectroscopy, along with few-femtosecond driven-lattice experiments. Cushing has been instrumental in advancing the field of optical nonlinear spectroscopy and has contributed to understanding the optical properties of materials through his teaching and research.

Research Interests

Laser-Based Instrumentation Optical Nonlinear Spectroscopy X-Ray Techniques Entangled Photon Spectroscopy Quantum Mechanics

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemistry.

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

Application Checklist

Online Application
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Specialization Notes

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