Daniel G
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Indiana University at Bloomington
Expertise
Physics, Math
Bio
I study problems related to nuclear and hadron physics. I received my PhD in Physics from Indiana University Bloomington in August 2024. I have broad interests ranging from quantum simulations of nuclear systems, to the distribution of mass and energy in the proton, to the nuclear matter at the cores of neutron stars. Nuclear systems of all kinds are composed of some of the smallest known structures in the universe interacting through the strongest known force. Understanding the behavior of these constituents lies at the heart of many mysterious phenomena in nuclear physics and beyond. When I'm not doing research, I like to cook or play video games. When I was younger, I used to travel all over the country. I also love hiking in the mountains, especially in the Spring.Project ideas
Evolution of entanglement entropy in a tight-binding simulation
Entanglement drives the spread quantum information between a system and its environment, resulting in noise and decoherence in quantum circuits. In this project, the student will investigate how entanglement spreads within a tight binding model by tracking the evolution of the Von Neumann entropy in a subsystem. The student will learn the basics of quantum simulations and will practice calculating physical quantities such as entropy. The student will also practice gathering academic sources and writing a research paper summarizing their findings.
Conditions for the stability of heavy nuclei
As nuclei become heavier, they tend to become less stable, decaying into lighter elements. However, some heavy isotopes are much more stable than adjacent isotopes. The student will learn why some heavy isotopes are more stable than others and the role of decay chains in detecting trace heavy elements produced in collisions between nuclei. The student will also investigate the theorized superheavy island of stability and potential experimental techniques for reaching it. Additionally, the student will practice gathering academic sources and writing a research paper summarizing their findings.