Dr. Travis Nicholson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Travis is an experimental physicist who studies quantum phenomena in ultracold atoms. His work involves cooling atoms to temperatures near absolute zero and trapping them in optical potentials to study fundamental physics, quantum information science, and quantum metrology. His research interests include realizing novel quantum many-body states and exotic phases, developing new quantum computing architectures, and designing highly precise and accurate atomic clocks. Travis has pioneered research in ultracold physics, particularly with elements from Group 13 of the Periodic Table, which offer unique quantum interactions and a high degree of control, enabling new directions in quantum science.

Research Interests

Quantum Science Ultracold Atoms Quantum Information Science Quantum Metrology Quantum Many-Body States Quantum Computing Architectures

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Member of the Duke Quantum Center

Courses

PHYSICS 362D: Electricity and Magnetism PHYSICS 152L9D: Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics (Discussion Component) ECE 270DL: Fields and Waves: Fundamentals of Information Propagation

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)