Galen O’Neil is a research physicist at NIST who specializes in developing high-resolution and high-efficiency single photon sensors using superconducting devices at extremely low temperatures. He is currently leading a groundbreaking project to create the most powerful soft x-ray spectrometer for carbon chemistry ever developed, with the goal of improving our understanding of carbon catalysis and its potential to combat global warming.
O’Neil’s work has already received significant recognition, including a Department of Commerce Gold Medal and a Silver Medal. His achievements highlight the important contributions he is making to the field of quantum sensors and their potential applications across various industries.
O’Neil holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Santa Clara University.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/galen-oneil
Keywords: single photon sensors, quantum sensors, superconducting devices
