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This work is done under the direction of professors Thomas Balonek and Jeff Bary. It involves experimental research in a few areas:
- Quasar variability
- Astronomical techniques
- Archaeoastronomy
- Astrophysics
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This work is done under the direction of Professor Enrique J. Galvez. It involves experimental research in a few areas:
- Atomic physics with Rydberg atoms
- Optical physics
- Physics education
- Photon quantum mechanics
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Professor Beth Parks studies condensed matter physics. Two major recent projects include:
- Using terahertz spectroscopy to learn about the properties of
single-molecule magnets
- Studying the conductivity of carbon nanotubes.
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Professor Joseph C. Amato directs this research program aimed at studying the electrical resistance of thin films as a function of temperature and magnetic field. There are two components to this work:
- Preparing thin film metallic samples and studying their
superconducting properties.
- Patterning the surface of the thin films.
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Members of the department have been involved in the following educational projects:
- Modernizing the introductory physics sequence
- Creating new laboratories for the introductory physics courses
- Designing new undergraduate experiments on photon quantum mechanics
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