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Welcome to the
Minnich Group

Our group focuses on the growth and processing of thin-film electronic and quantum materials. We work at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and physics. We are part of a vibrant quantum science and engineering environment at Caltech.

Our group is committed to advancing the success of all members of our division, Caltech, and research communities.

News

Group News

Latest publications

Happenings

Congratulations to Jin Ming Koh for receiving the very prestigious Apker award from APS!

October 16, 2024

Congrats to Gabriela Corea for passing her qualifying exam!

September 27, 2024

Congrats to Ivy Chen for her paper being chosen as Editor’s Pick!

September 23, 2024

 

Congratulations to Dr. Sun! Jiace will be staying around Caltech as a postdoc in Garnet Chan’s group, so we will still see him on campus. Nice work!

September 16, 2024​​​​​​​​

Research

Projects

Future transformative solid-state technology exploiting quantum effects such as entanglement will require new methods to grow and process highly delicate quantum materials into functioning devices. Our group’s present research focuses on inventing these methods and applying them to the fabrication of novel solid-state quantum technologies.

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We are developing transistor microwave amplifiers with ultra low-noise performance into the millimeter-wave spectrum.

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We are developing atomic layer etching processes which will enable subtractive manufacturing of electronic and quantum devices with atomic precision for the first time.

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We are developing a new method for the epitaxial growth of thin-film quantum materials by laser-based evaporation of refractory elements.

Community

People

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Principal Investigator

Austin J. Minnich

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics

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Professional Preparation

BS University of California Berkeley, 2006

MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008

PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011 

Appointments

Professor, California Institute of Technology, 2017-Present

Assistant Professor, California Institute of Technology, 2011-2017

Click here for a copy of Austin's CV

Deputy Chair, Division of E&AS, 2022 - Present

Current group members

Research scientist

Graduate students

Click here to see our group alumni.

Teaching

Teaching

Fall 2024

APh 105a: States of Matter

Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, with emphasis on gases, liquids, materials, and condensed matter. Effects of heat, pressure, and fields on states of matter are presented with both classical thermodynamics and with statistical mechanics. Conditions of equilibrium in systems with multiple degrees of freedom. Applications include ordered states of matter and phase transitions.

Contact
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P: (626)-395-3385

F: (626)-583-4963

Minnich Lab

1200 E. California Blvd, M.C. 104-44

Pasadena, CA 91125

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