KAITLIN R. MOORE. University of Michigan Applied Physics Program

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1 Last Updated: Nov-16 KAITLIN R. MOORE University of Michigan Applied Physics Program EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Matriculated Sep PhD Candidate, Applied Physics University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Matriculated Mar M.S., Optics and Photonics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Conferred Apr B.S. Physics, B.S. Germanic Language and Literature, minor in Math Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany Summer 2006 Study Abroad RESEARCH AREAS Atomic physics, precision measurement RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Professor Georg Raithel, Physics Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant Sep Present 1. Ponderomotive optical lattice for Rydberg atoms Demonstrated a fundamentally new type of spectroscopy using Rydberg atoms. 2. Precision measurement of Rydberg constant Designed experiment. Currently building. 3. Rydberg microwave spectroscopy Designed experiment to measure Rb core polarizability. Ongoing. Professor Aaron Leanhardt, Physics Department, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant Sep Sep Portable optical frequency standard with neutral Hg Built prototype experiment. 2. Four-wave mixing in neutral atomic Yb vapor Modelled system. Professor Robert Deegan, Center for Complex Systems, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Lab Assistant Oct May 2009 Developed special topic advanced lab course on nonlinear dynamics Professor Frank Behrendt, Inst. for Energy Management, Technical University of Berlin, Germany Summer Research Assistant Jun Jul Design of a fluidized bed gasifier for wood gasification 1

2 PUBLICATIONS Probe of Rydberg-Atom Transitions via an Amplitude-Modulated Optical Standing Wave with a Ponderomotive Interaction. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, Phys. Rev. Lett. 115, (Oct ) Forbidden Rydberg-atom transitions driven by a microwave-modulated laser trap. K.R. Moore, S.E. Anderson, G. Raithel, Nature Comm. 6, 6090 (Jan ) A two-photon E1-M1 optical clock. E.A. Alden, K.R. Moore, A.E. Leanhardt, Phys. Rev. A 90, (Jul ) PRESENTATIONS Progress towards measuring the 85Rb ng-series quantum defect using Δl=0 microwave spectroscopy. K.R. Moore (presenter), G. Raithel, poster, American Physical Society DAMOP 47th Annual Meeting, Providence, RI Jun Progress towards measuring the Rydberg constant using circular Rydberg atoms in an intensitymodulated optical lattice. A. Ramos, K.R. Moore (presenter), G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Nov nm intensity-modulated optical lattice for driving Rydberg-Rydberg transitions. J. Maclennan, K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Nov Developments in ponderomotive spectroscopy: Driving Rydberg transitions using harmonics and magic wavelengths of an intensity-modulated optical lattice. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, talk, American Physical Society DAMOP 46 th Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH Jun A. Ramos, K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, talk, American Physical Society DAMOP 46 th Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH Jun nm intensity-modulated optical lattice for driving Rydberg-Rydberg transitions. J. Maclennan, K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, American Physical Society DAMOP 46 th Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH Jun Recent results from the Raithel group. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, talk, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Argonne Nat l Lab, IL Nov K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Argonne Nat l Lab, IL Nov A. Ramos, K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Argonne Nat l Lab, IL Nov

3 K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, International Workshop on Ultracold Rydberg Physics Recife, Brazil Oct A. Ramos, K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, International Workshop on Ultracold Rydberg Physics Recife, Brazil Oct K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, International Conference on Atomic Physics Washington, D.C. Aug K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, talk, American Physical Society DAMOP 45 th Annual Meeting, Madison, WI Jun High-precision measurement of the Rydberg constant. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, West Lafayette, IN Nov High-precision measurement of the Rydberg constant. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, American Physical Society DAMOP 44 th Annual Meeting, Quebec, Canada Jun Design for a high-precision measurement of the Rydberg constant. K.R. Moore, G. Raithel, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Urbana- Champaign, IL Nov Developing a portable optical frequency standard with atomic mercury. K.R. Moore, E.A. Alden, A.E. Leanhardt, talk, American Physical Society DAMOP 43 rd Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA Jun Atom-photon entanglement and magnetometry in Yb. E.A. Alden, S.M. Degenkolb, K.R. Moore, T.E. Chupp, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, AFOSR Atomic & Mol. Phys. and Intense Laser-Matter Interactions Rev., Washington, D.C. Jan Developing a room-temperature atomic clock with Hg. K.R. Moore, E.A. Alden, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Evanston, IL Nov Developing a room-temperature atomic clock with Hg. K.R. Moore, E.A. Alden, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, Nonlinear Optics 50th Anniversary Conference, Ann Arbor, MI Oct Developing an optical atomic clock with neutral mercury vapor. K.R. Moore, E.A. Alden, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI Nov Tripartite entanglement in two-photon cascades. E.A. Alden, C.M. Steiner, K.R. Moore, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI Nov Measuring optical clock transitions in neutral mercury vapor. K.R. Moore, talk, University of Michigan REU Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI Jul Nonlinear optics with an atomic ytterbium vapor. K.R. Moore, E.A. Alden, A.E. Leanhardt, poster American Physical Society DAMOP 41st Annual Meeting, Houston, TX May

4 Photon polarization and photon-atom entanglement in atomic Yb. E.A. Alden, K.R. Moore, A.E. Leanhardt, poster, Midwest Cold Atom Workshop, Chicago, IL Nov TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Michigan Applied Physics Program Tutor Mar Apr Advanced Quantum Optics University of Michigan Physics Department Graduate Student Instructor Jan Apr Physics 341: Waves, Light and Heat Laboratory University of Michigan Women in Science and Engineering Girls in Science and Engineering Summer Program Assistant Jun Physics: Energy Generation University of Michigan Women in Science and Engineering Girls in Science and Engineering Summer Program Assistant Jun Physics: Energy Generation University of Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program Assistant Jul. 2010, Jul The Physics of Magic and the Magic of Physics University of Michigan Research Community/Women in Science and Engineering Study Group Facilitator Jan Dec Introduction to Classical Mechanics 4

5 ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS University Honors, University of Michigan Conferred April 2005 Regents Merit Scholarship, University of Michigan Fall 2004 Winter 2005 Michigan Merit Award, State of Michigan Fall 2004 Winter 2006 Honors College, University of Michigan Fall 2004 Fall 2006 Business German Award, University of Michigan Winter 2009 Sturm Family Award, University of Michigan Winter 2009 Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Scholarship Fall 2004 Winter 2008 CERTIFICATIONS Machine Shop Training, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI January 2010 Lab Safety Training, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI October 2009 Laser Safety Training, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI January Renewed September 2013 Radiation Safety Training, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI September 2007 LANGUAGES English native language German speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency OTHER EXPERIENCE (LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY) German Federal Foreign Ministry Division for U.S. Culture and Media Relations, Berlin Intern Jun Aug Transatlantic Climate Bridge Initiative Environmental Action Student Group, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Event Leader, Conference Delegate Sep May 2007 Ann Arbor EcoCenter, Ann Arbor, MI Volunteer EcoLeader Oct Spring 2007 CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS AND OUTREACH American Physical Society Since 2009 German American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago Since 2009 Society of Women in Physics, University of Michigan Since 2006 Executive Committee ( ) Treasurer ( ), President ( ) Outreach Leader: Physics Demo Day at local middle school, Physics Girl Scout Day for elementary school girls, and Physics Olympiad for regional high schools 5