Welcome to the
Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research
Are you pushing the boundaries of physics?
The Julian Schwinger Foundation (JSF) is looking for innovative research and educational initiatives that cannot secure funding from other sources.
What we fund:- High-Priority: Projects in multi-scale physics, such as energy concentration phenomena.
- Open to All: JSF values creativity, scholarship, and feasibility. We seek well-founded, daring physics proposals in any area with relevance to experiments.
- Scope of Funding: $100k per year for 2 years. No overhead, no salary for the grant recipient.
- Event Support: Grants are available for supporting undergraduate research or young participants at workshops, conferences, and summer schools.
Submit your Declaration of Intent!
If we think it has potential, we will solicit a full proposal. Applications are evaluated on merit, with no discrimination.
Selected grants
Rydberg Atomtronics ($230,000)
Researchers: Luigi Amico and Oliver Morsch, Universities of Catania and Pisa, Italy
Description: This project investigates the use of Rydberg atoms in developing quantum devices, contributing to advances in quantum computing.
A Simulator for Quantum Magnetism with Electro-Magnetic Dipolar Gas ($220,000)
Researcher: Emil Kirilov, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria
Description: The research aims to simulate quantum magnetic systems, offering insights into quantum phase transitions.
Quantizing Ergodic Theory: A Field-Theory Approach ($183,000)
Researcher: Victor Galitski, Joint Quantum Institute, University of Maryland
Description: This project connects ergodic theory with quantum field theory, offering a new perspective on statistical mechanics in quantum systems.
Multi-Stage Stern–Gerlach Experiment ($175,000)
Researcher: Lihong Wang, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Description: This experiment seeks to improve the precision in quantum state manipulation, with potential applications in quantum measurements.
Challenging the Theory of Mott Transitions ($123,000)
Researcher: Natalia Chepiga, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Description: This research revisits existing theories on Mott transitions, aiming to advance our understanding of high-temperature superconductivity.
Board of Directors
From left to right: Seth Putterman, President and CEO; Berge Englert, Vice President and Scientific Secretary;
Lester L. DeRaad, Jr., Financial Secretary and CFO; Edward T. Yu, Science Advisor; Y. Jack Ng, Administrative Secretary