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 |  |
Electron-ion Scattering Multiphoton Processes Proton-Atom Scattering Relativistic Interactions |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Eugene Oks |  |
Plasma Spectroscopy Laser Physics Nonlinear & Chaotic Phenomena in Microscopic Systems |
Theoretical Atomic, Laser & Plasma Physics |
| Francis Robicheaux |  |
Time Dependent Atomic Phenomena Electron Scattering Highly Excited (Rydberg) Atoms Formation of Cold AntiHydrogen |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Stuart Loch |  |
Numerical Simulation Electron-ion Scattering Multiphoton Processes Relativistic Interactions |
Theoretical Atomic Physics |
| Allen Landers |  |
Interactions Between Ionizing Radiation & Gas-Phase Matter Momentum Imaging |
Experimental Atomic and Molecular Physics |
| Michael Fogle |
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Interactions of Ions, Electrons and Photons with Atoms and Molecules |
Experimental Atomic & Molecular Physics |