Dr. Susumu Takahashi

Professor

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Biography

Professor Susumu Takahashi works at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, specializing in experimental condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, and quantum sensing. His research focuses on quantum physics spin systems, primarily utilizing nitrogen-vacancy (NV) impurity centers in diamond, which offer a well-isolated environment for observing quantum mechanics. His studies explore the implementation of magnetic resonance techniques to execute quantum gate operations with NV centers, leading to highly sensitive magnetic sensors capable of imaging single electron and nuclear spins. Takahashi's recent work includes demonstrating nanoscale electron spin resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance experiments using diamond quantum sensors, along with developing spin-based materials and devices for quantum information sciences. He has contributed to several notable publications detailing advancements in this field, highlighting the capabilities of NV centers and their potential applications in biological molecule imaging and quantum dynamics understanding.

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Experience

Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in experimental condensed matter physics and quantum sensing.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
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