CS
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Physics
Office location and address
104 PLSB
90 Geldard Driv
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Education
Ph.D., 1998, Rice
Publications
Sponsored Awards
AS-Phys Improving the experimental characterization of dipole matrix elements in rubidium
Source: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
October 01, 2021 – September 30, 2024
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
July 01, 2021 – September 30, 2022
AS-PHYS Bragg Interferometer Gyroscope in a Time-Orbiting Potential
Source: U.S. DOD - Darpa
May 07, 2019 – September 06, 2022
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
October 29, 2019 – February 12, 2022
AS-PHYS-Precision Measurement of Atomic Dipole Matrix Elements Using Tune-Out Wavelength Spectroscopy
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
September 01, 2016 – August 31, 2020
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
November 25, 2018 – October 28, 2019
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
September 06, 2017 – August 31, 2018
AS-PHYS Development of Atrom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory Year03
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
April 22, 2016 – August 31, 2017
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
May 05, 2015 – March 31, 2016
AS-PHYS Development of Atom Interferometry Experiments for the International Space Station's Cold Atom Laboratory
Source: U.S. NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
April 07, 2014 – May 15, 2015
AS-PHYS PFI: Air Technology Translation - Passively pumped ultra high vacuum cells for atomic physics applications
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate For Engineering
May 15, 2013 – October 31, 2014
Precision Measurements with a Condensate Interferometer
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
September 01, 2010 – August 31, 2014
Courses
Credits: 5
First semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; oscillatory motion; waves and sound. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Corequisite: MATH 1320 or instructor permission
Credits: 1
This course highlights the diverse areas of research conducted within the physics department. These areas include both experimental and theoretical studies of high energy particle, nuclear, quantum, condensed matter, and atomic/molecular physics. Each week, a different professor will deliver a seminar-style presentation on his/her research. This course is recommended for all physics majors. No prerequisites.
Credits: 2
Overview of current areas of research in the broad discipline of physics, including the historical context of their development. Describes various career options in physics, including academia, government, and industry. Outlines the college physics curriculum and describes opportunities to participate in research at the university.
Credits: 3
Independent study supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written report, essay, or examination. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
Individual study of topics in physics not normally covered in formal classes. Study is carried out under the tutelage of a faculty member with whom the requirements are agreed upon prior to enrollment. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 3
A research project on a topic in physics carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. May be taken more than once. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
First and second year students enrolled in the Physics PhD program are required to take Physics Colloquium in their first and second years of study.
Credits: 2
First and second year students enrolled in the Physics PhD program are required to take Physics Colloquium in their first and second years of study.
Credits: 3
Discusses thermodynamics and kinetic theory, and the development of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Includes Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions, techniques for handling interacting many-particle systems, and extensive applications to physical problems.
Credits: 1–12
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 1–12
Formal record of student commitment to master's thesis research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.
Credits: 1–12
For students who have not passed the Qualifying exam for doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 1–12
Formal record of commitment to doctoral research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated as necessary.