Ph.D Degree
1997 - Doctor in physics from University of Paris (Orsay, France).
Dissertation "Quantum treatment of intermultiplet transitions in
collisions between Ne*(2p53p) and He at thermal energies. Polarization
effects. Interpretation of experiments."
French Government scholarship between 1992 and 1996.
Research at:
Laboratoire des Collisions Atomiques et Moléculaires (1992-1993).
Laboratoire Aimé Cotton (1994-1997).
Post Doctoral Experience
Kansas State University (1998-2001).
In 2006, the Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics specialities at K-State Physics
ranks 14th in the US, by US News and World Report, and tied with Princeton University.
Teaching in Lamar University
Basic courses
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Course name |
Phys |
Syllabi |
Sample problems & slides |
Labs |
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College Physics 2 |
1402 |
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University Physics 2 |
2426 |
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Modern Physics |
3350 |
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Optics |
4480 & 5480 |
Fall 08 |
Undergraduate level
- Atomic Physics
- Atomic Spectroscopy
- Advanced Photonics
- Advanced Electrostatics
- Electric Circuits
Graduate level (Last time taught)
- Computational Physics (Summer 2006)
- Advanced Photonics (Spring 2008)
- Advanced Holography (Summer 2009)
Ph.D level (Ph.D candidate Ken Pepper)
- Statistical Thermodynamics (Spring 2008)
- Phase Transition (Summer 2008)
- Fluctuation Theorems (Fall 2008)
- Quantum Fluctuations (Spring 2009)
Main research areas
Theoretical Physics - Quantum mechanics
- Atomic collisions and interactions,
- Quantum Optics,
- Electron scattering on atomic targets,
- Photodetachment of negative ions.
Computational Physics
Experimental Physics
- Light-matter interaction (e.g. Brewster analysis),
- Atomic spectroscopy,
- Optical interferometry,
- Laser-plasma interaction.
Results in Research
Selected publications in peer-reviewed journals (1991-2008)
Peer reviewed Conferences attended between 1991 and 2007
Peer reviewed Conferences attended since 2008
Invited talks
Our results used as benchmark by other research groups
Participation as mentor with Lamar students to National Conferences
Participation to most recent International Conferences
Photo Album
Research with students
McNair Scholars Program
Richard Wooten : "Light-matter interaction" (2006) - Report
Joseph Hunt : "Quantum effects in interactions between
Helium and Neon atoms" (2005) - Report
Josh Trevino : "Relativity and time travel" (2003)
Honors Program
Georgia Gilzow : "Planets and the cosmic background radiation" (2007) - Abstract
Zach Hansel : "Basic principles and types of lasers" (2007) - Abstract
Chase Williams : "Band theory of solids" (2007) - Abstract
Brian Gustin : "Superconductivity" (2007) - Abstract
Boone Drummond : "Applications of quantum mechanics" (2007)
Joseph Hunt : "A computer-based experiment of diffraction
and interference of light" (2005)
Jackie Seaman : "Stellar evolution" (2005)
Michael Williams : "Light-gravity interaction" (2004)
Graduate Program
Vaibhav Khadilkar: "Disalignment and disorientation of Neon excited atoms
induced by collisions with Helium" (2005-2007)
Amit Nangare : "Polarization effects in atomic collisions" (2004)
Ken Pepper : "Statistical behavior of thermodynamical systems near
the critical temperature at gas-liquid interface".
Wei-Tai Hsu : "Measurements of dispersion using the Brewster angle
technique".
Undergraduate Physics Program
Benjamin Webb : "Quantum Computing" (2008)>/i>
Richard Wooten : "Polarization of light by reflection on dielectrics" (2007)
Gary Decaney : "Impurities in atomic spectra" (2007)
Joseph Young : "Computer-based atomic spectroscopy" (2004)
Joseph Hunt : "Identification of vibrational states
in atomic collisions" (2004)
Jay Wise : "Molecular description of atomic collisions" (2003)
Karl Nowotny : "He-Ne collisions at thermal energies" (2002-2003)
Undergraduate EE Program
Greg Gattis : "Causes and preventions of electrostatic discharges" (2006)
Jace Daigle : "Fundamentals of charge build-up" (2006)
Honors Thesis
Joseph Hunt : "Quantum phenomena in collisions between
rare gas atoms" (April 2006) - Thesis
Awards for my students
Outstanding McNair Scholars
Richard Wooten : "Light-matter interaction" (2006)
Joseph Hunt : "Quantum effects in interactions between
Helium and Neon atoms" (2005)
Joseph Young : "Computer-based atomic spectroscopy" (2005)
Josh Trevino : "General relativity and time travel" (2003)
Joseph Young - Recipient of a Barry Goldwater scholarship (Spring 2005)
Undergraduate Research Highlights - CUR in Washington D.C.
Institute of Physics (IOP) - http://atom.iop.org
Honors and Awards
Outstanding McNair Mentor in 2005 and 2006
Selected in Marquis "Who's Who in Science and Engineering" (2002-2003 & 2006-2009)
Selected in Marquis "Who's Who in American Education" (2006-2008)
Selected in Marquis "Who's Who in America" (2001-2009)
Selected in Marquis "Who's Who in the World" (2006-2009)
Grant Awards
"STudents Advancing through Involvement in Research Student Talent
Expansion Program (STAIRSTEP)"
- NSF-DUE-0757057 - The grant was awarded for 5 years beginning with 01/01/2009.
"Experimental and theoretical analysis of the interaction between light
and dielectric materials"
- Research Enhancement Grants Award - Lamar University (Nov. 2006)
"Quantum Treatment of Atomic Collisions between Rare Gas Atoms"
- Research Enhancement Grants Award - Lamar University (Apr. 2005)
Other Grant Proposals
Research - Link for collaborators
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