Nathan E. Lundblad
Professor of Physics
Associations
Physics and Astronomy
Carnegie Science Hall, Room 322
About
PhD (Physics) California Institute of Technology
BA (Physics, Astrophysics) University of California, Berkeley
My research focuses on the physics of matter cooled to just barely above absolute zero, and explores the phenomenon of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) terrestrially and in microgravity. I perform experiments (with students) at Bates and (with collaborators) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory using ultracold atoms trapped in ultrahigh vacuum with magnetic fields and lasers.
Are you interested in summer research? I’m always hiring students of all years; please contact me via email. For more information please see my laboratory home page.
Expertise
Current Courses
Fall Semester 2025
Introductory Physics of Living Systems I/Lab
An introduction to physics designed for students majoring in life sciences and/or interested in pre-health studies. Topics include geometrical optics, Newtonian mechanics, acoustics, fluids and thermal physics. Class meetings integrate group-based laboratory investigations, simulations and problem s…
Electronics
A laboratory-oriented study of the basic principles and characteristics of electronic components and their applications in circuits and instruments found in a research laboratory. Both analog and digital systems are studied, as are microcontrollers and their applications. Prerequisite(s): PHYS S31,…