Lee P. McCuller
Lee P. McCuller
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Texas, Austin, 2010; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2015. Caltech, Visiting Associate, 2021-22; Assistant Professor, 2022-.
Research Interests: Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics; Experimental Quantum Systems; Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO)
Overview
Lee McCuller is a physics professor and quantum squeezing expert, developing innovative techniques to enhance the sensitivity of LIGO, the world's most advanced gravitational wave detector. His future ambition is to broaden the application of these techniques beyond LIGO.
Selected Awards
- Sloan Research Fellow, 2024
- 2014 Bruce Winstein Prize for Instrumentation, 2014
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, 2010-2013
Selected Awards
- Sloan Research Fellow, 2024
- 2014 Bruce Winstein Prize for Instrumentation, 2014
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, 2010-2013
Related Courses
Ph 2 abc. Waves, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical Physics.
9 units (3-0-6); first, second, third terms, 2025-26.
Prerequisites: Ph 1 abc, Ma 1 abc.
An introduction to several areas of physics including applications in modern science and engineering. Topics include discrete and continuous oscillatory systems, wave mechanics, applications in telecommunications and other areas (first term); foundational quantum concepts, the quantum harmonic oscillator, the Hydrogen atom, applications in optical and semiconductor systems (second term); heat engines, thermodynamic laws, statistical systems and their relationship with the arrow of time, including applications in energy technology and other areas. There will be an optional demo lab participation (third term). Although best taken in sequence, the three terms can be taken independently.
Instructors: McCuller, Filippone, Hildebrandt
Instructors: McCuller, Filippone, Hildebrandt