Robert J. Schoelkopf

Robert J. Schoelkopf
Schoelkopf in 2014
Born1964
Manhattan, New York City
Alma mater
Known for
  • The new field of “circuit quantum electrodynamics”
  • Invention of the transmon and the 3D transmon qubit
  • Invention of the Radio-Frequency Single-Electron Transistor
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsCondensed matter
InstitutionsYale University
Doctoral advisorThomas G. Phillips
Doctoral studentsJerry M. Chow
Other notable studentsAndreas Wallraff, Jay Gambetta,

Robert J. Schoelkopf III (born January 24, 1964) is an American physicist, most noted for his work on quantum computing as one of the inventors of superconducting qubits.[2] Schoelkopf's main research areas are quantum transport, single-electron devices, and charge dynamics in nanostructures. His research utilizes quantum-effect and single-electron devices, both for fundamental physical studies and for applications. Techniques often include high-speed, high-sensitivity measurements performed on nanostructures at low temperatures.[3] Schoelkopf serves as director of the Yale Center for Microelectronic Materials and Structures and as associate director of the Yale Institute for Nanoscience and Quantum Engineering. Since 2014, Schoelkopf is also the Director of the Yale Quantum Institute. He is Professor of Physics and Sterling Professor of Applied Physics at Yale University.[4] The title of Sterling Professor is the highest honor bestowed upon Yale faculty.

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  4. ^ "Robert J. Schoelkopf | Department of Applied Physics". Yale Department of Applied Physics. Retrieved April 17, 2024.