Research

Atomic Physics

We focus on controlling atomic processes with frequency-chirped laser light.  Our long-term goal is to control atomic collisions similar to the exciting work done by Phil Gould’s Lab at the University of Connecticut (See a recent paper) and control atomic excitation (e.g., ARB Force) similar to work done in http://www.stonybrook.edu/metcalf/ research lab.  We have developed a novel laser system to generate nanosecond frequency-chirped laser light.

Electro-Optical Amplitude Modulator

Students working in the lab

This research is being supported by NSF Award #1803837.

Research Posters:

Generation Optical Beating between Hyperfine levels in the Decay of Rb atoms Excited by Different Pulse Shapes.Download

Analysis and Generation of Frequency Sidebands in a Lithium Niobate Phase ModularDownload

Physics Education

We are exploring a number of different ways to bring high impact teaching practices into the physics classroom.  Currently, we are currently developing physics outreach materials on the science behind how we smell.

Developing a Community Outreach Program on the Physics of SmellDownload

Scientific Computation

We plan to model Braess’ Paradox through numerical calculations and compare it to real situations. Read more here:

Development of a Simple Numerical Model to Test Braess’ Paradox and Traffic FlowDownload