Professor of Physics
- Address:
- GCIS E107
- Phone:
- (773) 702-7192
- Email:
- cchin@uchicago.edu
- Visit the Group
- https://ultracold.uchicago.edu/
Research
The Chin Group explores the quantum world at the lowest temperatures scientists can achieve—nearly a billionth of a degree Kelvin above absolute zero. Ultracold atoms and molecules are incredibly versatile tools for creating designer science experiments. Their versatility stems from the many forms of precise control that physicists have developed over recent years. This exquisite control has opened up a world of new opportunities for learning about fundamental physics as well as simulating complex systems of interest. We harness these powerful tools in order to learn about a wide variety of topics in modern science.
Topics: Laser Cooling and Trapping, Ultracold Atoms and Molecules, Bose-Einstein Condensation, Quantum Information Processing
News & Highlights
- Over 180 researchers attend the Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, November 14, 2023
- Cheng Chin receives Marian and Stuart Rice Research Award, January 11, 2022
- Chin group realizes molecular Bose–Einstein condensate, May 5, 2021
- Chin group finds quantum systems work together for change, January 12, 2018
- Chin group see fireworks from atoms at ultra-low temperatures, November 7, 2017
- Cheng Chin receives BEC 2017 Award, September 6, 2017
- Chin group settle debate over how exotic quantum particles form, June 22, 2017
- New method uses heat flow to levitate variety of objects, February 15, 2017
- Chin group confirms theory describing principles of phase transitions, November 3, 2016