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 Atomic/Spectroscopic Physics
It was the study of atoms that led to the development of quantum mechanics and the birth of modern physics in the first half of this century and atomic physics continues to be a fertile field for unrevealing the elementary laws of nature. Our current research efforts in the Department of Physics at Auburn University seek a better understanding of the quantal dynamics of atoms and molecules when perturbed by interactions with photons, electrons, and atomic ions. Basic research advances in the Department are then applied to many general science areas: collisional and radiative processes in astrophysical and laboratory plasmas, the dynamics of cold atom gases and condensates, and exploring the interface of quantal and classical dynamics.
Group members:
| Michael S. Pindzola |
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Electron-ion Scattering
Multiphoton Processes
Proton-Atom Scattering
Relativistic Interactions |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Eugene Oks |
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Plasma Spectroscopy
Laser Physics
Nonlinear & Chaotic Phenomena
in Microscopic Systems |
Theoretical Atomic, Laser & Plasma Physics |
| Francis Robicheaux |
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Time Dependent Atomic Phenomena
Electron Scattering
Highly Excited (Rydberg) Atoms
Formation of Cold AntiHydrogen |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Stuart Loch |
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Numerical Simulation
Electron-ion Scattering
Multiphoton Processes
Relativistic Interactions |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Eugene J. Clothiaux |
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Line Shapes for Diagnostics
X-Ray Lines for Plasma Processes |
Experimental Atomic, Plasma, and Laser Spectroscopy |
| Robert F. Boivin |
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Plasma Physics
Laser & Spectroscopy Diagnostic Development
Laser-Plasma Interaction
Laser-Mater Interaction
Atomic & Molecular Processes in Plasma |
Experimental Plasma Physics |
| Allen Landers |
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Interactions Between Ionizing Radiation & Gas-Phase Matter
Momentum Imaging
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Experimental Atomic and Molecular Physics
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Theoretical Atomic Physics
Experimental Plasma Spectroscopy
Experimental AMO/COLTRIMS Group
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