Expert Source: Bradley R. Trees, Ph.D.

Brad Trees teaches introductory and upper-level physics courses. His specialty is theoretical condensed matter physics, and his research interests include the dynamics of Josephson junction arrays and the synchronization of coupled oscillators. He explains the latter as the study of how, when, and the potential benefits of getting signal-generating devices to work together.

Education:

• B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
• M.S., The Ohio State University
• Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Areas of Expertise:

• Theoretical condensed matter physics
• Josephson junction arrays
• Synchronization of coupled oscillators

Selected Publications:

• "Nanomechanical-resonator-induced synchronization in Josephson junction arrays," B.R. Trees, S. Natu*, and D. Stroud, Physical Review B, vol 72, article number 214524 (2005). (Also, Virtual Journal of Applications of Superconductivity, Jan. 1, 2006.)
• "Synchronization in disordered Josephson junction arrays: small-world connections and the Kuramoto model," B.R. Trees, V. Saranathan*, and D. Stroud, Physical Review E, vol 71, article number 016215 (2005). (Also, Virtual Journal of Applications of Superconductivity, Jan. 15, 2005.)
• "Synchronization of coupled rotators: Josephson junction ladders and the locally-coupled Kuramoto model," B.C. Daniels*, S.T.M. Dissanayake*, and B.R. Trees, Physical Review E, vol 67, article number 026216 (2003). (Also, Virtual Journal of Applications of Superconductivity, vol 4, issue 5, 2003.)

*Indicates mentored undergraduate students