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Hikaru Tamura

Physics and Astronomy · Purdue University West Lafayette

Established · publishing since 1967

Publications

124

Citations

1,058

Est. group size

~4

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

60

Publishing since 1967

Research summary
AI-generated

This record appears to mix at least two distinct research profiles under the same name: one focused on experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics—studying ultracold atomic gases, quantum coherence, and single atoms coupled to nanophotonic devices—and another involving clinical and biomedical case reports and studies unrelated to physics. Based on the physics-related publications, this PI's work centers on trapping and manipulating individual atoms and cold atom clouds to explore quantum coherence, superfluid dynamics, and light-matter coupling using nanoscale optical circuits. Prospective students interested in experimental quantum physics should note the apparent presence of unrelated biomedical/clinical publications in this record, which may indicate a naming overlap with a different researcher.

Ultracold atomic gases and Bose-Einstein condensatesQuantum coherence and many-body physicsNanophotonics and single-atom trappingAtom-photon coupling and cavity quantum electrodynamicsSuperfluid dynamics and analog gravity systems

Publication output grew from a low base around 2017 to a peak in 2023, followed by a decline in 2024-2026, suggesting a slowing trend in the most recent years after a period of increased activity.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 5.4/year recently
2017: 2 publications172018: 4 publications182019: 4 publications192020: 7 publications202021: 10 publications212022: 6 publications222023: 12 publications12232024: 5 publications242025: 2 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×5
  • Physical Review Letters×4
  • Nihon Rinsho Geka Gakkai Zasshi (Journal of Japan Surgical Association)×3
  • Bulletin of the American Physical Society×3
  • Physical Review X×2
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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