Welcome to the Raven Lab! We are an experimental group exploring the realm of fundamental atomic physics, striving to decode the intricate interactions and inner mechanisms of the atom. Our research focuses on testing the Standard Model of Particle Physics, the most comprehensive theoretical framework we have, by meticulously measuring the properties of beryllium, boron, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms. To learn more about the specific projects we are working on, click on the Research tab above.

Beyond our scientific pursuits, the Raven Lab is dedicated to education and training. We are proud to introduce a course-based undergraduate research experience designed for first-year undergraduate students to learn about quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and precision spectroscopy with no College level prerequisites. The class, PHY242 Research in High Precision Spectroscopy, has no prerequisites, does not use any calculus, or require any knowledge of physics. It does, however, use algebra and some sines and cosines. If you’d like to learn more about PHY242, click on the tab above.