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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Quantum Optics Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in quantum optics in united states
761 professors found
University of Colorado Boulder
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Spin Dynamics
Ultracold Physics
Professor
University of California, Los Angeles
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Quantum Optics
Terahertz Technology
Silicon Photonics
Professor
New York University
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Non-hermitian Systems
Photonic
Quantum Optics
Assistant Professor
University of Connecticut
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Ultracold Physics
Atomic Physics
Purdue University 1
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Non-hermitian Systems
Quantum Optics
Quantum Computing
Professor
Colgate University
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Quantum Computing
National Institute of Standards and Technology
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Soliton Theory
Research Assistant Professor
University of Arizona
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Associate Professor
Louisiana State University
United States
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Spacetime Physics
Quantum Field Theory
Black Hole Physics
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Utah
United States
Research Interests
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University of Pittsburgh and IQ Initiative
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
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Florida State University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Perovskite Physics
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