Nathan Harshman
Department Chair, Physics
Department of Physics
- Professor Harshman pursues research in theoretical physics, focusing his studies on the intersection of quantum information theory and particle physics. Entanglement is a fundamental resource for many future quantum information processing applications like quantum computation and encryption, and Professor Harshman explores how to quantify and detect entanglement in composite particle systems such as molecules and atoms and fundamental particles like electrons and photons. He teaches across the physics curriculum from introductory courses to independent studies on advanced topics.
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Degrees
PhD, Theoretical Particle Physics, University of Texas at Austin
BS, Double major: Physics and English, Duke University - DOWNLOAD CV (PDF)
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OFFICE
- CAS - Physics
- Sports Center Annex - 116
- Tu 10-12; W: 2-5:30
CONTACT INFO
- (202) 885-3479 (Work)
- (202) 885-2723 (Fax)
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SEE ALSO
- Physics Department
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Teaching
Spring 2013
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- PHYS-470 Intro to Quantum Mechanics
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Fall 2013
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- GNED-2125 Sophomore Seminar Areas 1 2 5: Sci/Lit: Bridging Two Cultures
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Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
- DAAD Faculty Research Visit Grant, Fall 2009
- Teaching with Technology Award 2007; Center for Teaching Excellence, American University
- Cottrell College Science Award; Research Corporation, 2006-2008
- Fulbright Junior Lectureship; US State Department and Faculty of Physics, University of Trento, Spring 2006
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