Veit Elser

Veit Elser is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University. His research focuses on theoretical condensed-matter physics and biological physics, with an emphasis on phase retrieval algorithms, image reconstruction, optimization, and protein folding. His work involves developing algorithms for reconstructing particles from noisy diffraction patterns, particularly using data from x-ray free electron lasers. Elser also collaborates with the group of Sol Gruner on image reconstruction under ultra low photon flux conditions. His academic career includes positions at ATT Bell Laboratories and Cornell University, where he has been a Professor since 2001. He has received numerous awards, including the William L. McMillan Prize, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowships, and Simons Fellow in Theoretical Physics.

Veit Elser is a Professor of Physics at Cornell University, specializing in condensed matter physics. His research focuses on the structural and diffraction properties of materials, including quasicrystals, crystallography, and advanced imaging techniques. Elser's work explores the intricate structures of alloys, such as Al-Mn-Si and (Al, Zn)49Mg32, and investigates the diffraction patterns of projected structures. He has contributed to the development of algorithms for inverse problems in science and engineering, including phase retrieval and single-particle diffraction imaging. His research also extends to biological imaging using soft x-ray diffraction microscopy and time-resolved protein nanocrystallography. Elser's studies on antiferromagnetism and spin systems, such as the Heisenberg antiferromagnet, highlight his interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex materials.