Dr. Travis Nicholson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Travis L Nicholson is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Duke University. He is an experimental physicist specializing in quantum phenomena and ultracold atoms. His research involves cooling atoms to temperatures near absolute zero and trapping them in optical potentials. Through his work, he aims to study fundamental physics, quantum information science, and quantum metrology. His specific areas of interest include realizing novel quantum many-body states and exotic phases, developing new quantum computing architectures, and designing highly precise atomic clocks. He is affiliated with the Duke Quantum Center and has engaged in research that seeks to harness the properties of ultracold gases made of group III elements for a new generation of quantum matter experiments. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Physics and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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)