Benjamin Schumacher

Professor of Physics

Ben Schumacher works in the emerging field of quantum information theory, studying the surprising relationships between quantum mechanics, information theory, computation, thermodynamics, and black hole physics.

Go here for a copy of his vita. (Vita updated November, 2001.)

Areas of Expertise

Quantum Mechanics, Information Theory, Computation, Thermodynamics, and Black Hole Physics

Education

Ph.D. University of Texas

Courses Taught

Physics 109: Origins
Physics 360: Quantum Mechanics
Physics 365: Atomic & Nuclear Physics
IPHS 225: Galileo to Enstein
SCMP 401: Scientific Computing Seminar