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Diddams, Scott A.

Professor and Robert H. Davis Discovery Learning Endowed Chair

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Research

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  • We seek to develop optical measurement tools that lead to new physical understanding and enable technological and scientific breakthroughs. A central theme is the development and use of optical frequency combs for quantum metrology. This includes topics in laser science and engineering, precision timing, optical clocks, astronomy, ultrafast lasers and nonlinear optics, nonlinear nano-photonics, microwave photonics, and spectroscopy from the UV to THz.

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  • Quantum metrology, optical frequency combs and clocks, astronomical spectroscopy, microwave photonics, EM frequency synthesis

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Teaching

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  • ECEN 1100 - Exploring ECE
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Introduces students to areas of emphasis with the ECE department through seminars presented by faculty and outside speakers. Emphasizes career opportunities, professional ethics and practices, history of the profession, and resources for academic success. Several sessions promote team building and problem solving, and provide opportunities for first year students to meet their classmates.
  • ECEN 4606 - Undergraduate Optics Laboratory
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Introduces fundamental concepts, techniques, and technology of modern optical and photonic systems. Individual labs cover particular fields of optical technology, including light sources such as lasers and Leds, interferometers, fiber-optic communications, photodetection, spectrometers, and holography. Practical skills such as how to align an optical system will also be emphasized.
  • ECEN 5005 - Special Topics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Examines a special topic in Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
  • PHYS 4430 - Advanced Laboratory
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Two lectures, one lab per week. Experiments introduce students to realities of the experimental physics so they gain a better understanding of theory and an appreciation of the vast amount of experimental work done in the physical sciences today. Same as PHYS 5430.
  • PHYS 4810 - Special Topics in Physics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum. Offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.

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