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Scott Macdonald

Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Physics and Astronomy
Scott Macdonald
Email smacdona@usc.edu Office SHS 361 Office Phone (213) 821-0740

Research & Practice Areas

AdS/CMT: studying the influence of external magnetic fields on condensed matter-like systems using the techniques of holography.

Biography

I grew up with a passion for physics and mathematics. Knowing that string theory is a natural setting for the deep and insightful interplay between the two, I came to USC to pursue research in this exciting field. I love sharing my passion for physics with students, and so have become a lecturer here at USC in hopes of engaging others in this beautiful field.

Education

  • Ph.D. Physics, University of Southern California, 2015
  • B.S. Mathematics, Arizona State University, 2009
  • B.S. Physics, Arizona State University, 2009
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