Ryan B. Patterson
Ryan B. Patterson
Professor of Physics
B.S., Caltech, 2000; Ph.D., Princeton University, 2007. Assistant Professor, Caltech, 2010-17; Professor, 2017-.
Research Interests: Experimental Elementary Particle Physics
Overview
Patterson is an experimental physicist studying the fundamental particles and forces of nature. His work includes large-scale experiments to measure the properties of neutrinos, to understand their influence on the evolution of the universe and its constituents, and to look for evidence of new physical phenomena.
Selected Awards
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 2013 – 2015
- Department of Energy, Office of Science, Early Career Research Award, 2011 – 2016
Selected Awards
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 2013 – 2015
- Department of Energy, Office of Science, Early Career Research Award, 2011 – 2016
Caltech Affiliations
- Physics Graduate Option Representative, 2018-present
Caltech Affiliations
- Physics Graduate Option Representative, 2018-present
Related Courses
Ph 1 abc. Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism.
9 units (4-0-5); first, second, third terms, 2025-26.
A year-long introductory course on classical physics. Topics: Newtonian mechanics in Ph 1 a; electricity and magnetism, and special relativity, in Ph 1 b, c. Emphasis on physical insight and problem solving. Ph 1 b, c is divided into two tracks: the Practical Track emphasizes order-of-magnitude estimations; the Analytic Track teaches and uses methods of multivariable calculus. Students enrolled in the Practical Track are encouraged to take Ph 8 bc concurrently. Students will be given information helping them to choose a track at the end of fall term.
Instructors: Ravi, Patterson, X. Chen
Instructors: Ravi, Patterson, X. Chen