Projects By Department of Physics:
1999 Packard Fellowship in Science & Engineering
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
4.7 Tesla Test of Vacuum Phototriodes
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
The UVa CMS group is undertaking a set of tests to verify the performance of the vacuum phototriodes that will be used in the PbWO4 electromagnetic calorimeter endcaps. These devices include ... 8th Grade Physical Science SOL Workshop
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
We are proposing a two-week summer workshop in July 2000 to train 8th grade physical science teachers in Virginia on the entire 8th grade SOLs. Hands-on activities will be taught using materials that ... A Condensate-Based Atom Interferometer for Ultra-Precise Gyroscopic Sensing
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy - Office Of Naval Research (Onr)
It is proposed to develop an atom interferometer making use of Bose-Einstein condensation. Atom interferometers work by coherently splitting and recombining the quantum wave functions of massive particles, ... A Magnetic Waveguide for Bose-Einstein Condensates
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
When Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) was first observed in an ultracold atomic vapor, it was widely applauded as a remarkable achievement of modern physics. The BEC transition is marked by the occupation ... A Magnetic Waveguide System for Bose-Einstein Condensates
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
When Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) was first observed in an ultra cold atomic vapor, it was widely applauded as a remarkable achievement of modern physics. One of the reasons for this is that BEC ... A Mathematics, Science & Technology Program
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Ed. & Human Resources
A Neutron Scattering Study of Superconducting Cuprates
Lee, Seung-Hun. Sponsor: U.S. DOC- Natl. Institute Standards & Tech. (NIST)
One of the most intriguing phenomena in physics is the anomalous metallic state, such as high Tc superconductivity or colossal magnetoresistivity, that emerges when charge carriers are doped ... A Neutron Scattering Study on Perovskite Cobaltites
Lee, Seung-Hun. Sponsor: U.S. DOC- Natl. Institute Standards & Tech. (NIST)
One of the most intriguing phenomena in physics is the anomalous metallic state, such as high Tc superconductivity and colossal magnetoresistivity, that emerges when charge carriers are ... Amorphous Steels: Atomic Structure Characterization via Experiment and Modeling
Louca, Despo A (Despina). Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
An Innovative Mathematics Science & Technology Program for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Ed. & Human Resources
A model, innovative program to restructure the elementary pre-service teacher preparation program at the University of Virginia involves over twenty Education, Arts & Sciences, and Engineering faculty. ... Analysis of Hall C Polarized Target Experiments
Day, Donal B. Sponsor: Southeastern Universities Res Assoc
We propose to share the support a research associate for six months to analyze data from Jefferson Lab's Hall C experiments using polarized targets. Data taken during 2001 will be analyzed and the ... AS-PHYS Support of Joint UVA/TJNAF/JSA in Nuclear Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Assembly of Summing Amplifiers & Summing Discriminators
Minehart, Ralph C. Sponsor: University Of Massachusetts
To construct a high-resolution detection system for the precision measurement of the lifetime at Jefferson Lab. The University of Massachusetts is subcontracting for the construction of three of the ... At University of Virginia for Activities Related to the BTeV Straw Forward Tracker Subsystem
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
BTev Straw HV-ASDQ Electronics, The BTeV Group
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
The UVa group is responding to the RFP 165292-GAD from Fermilab for R&D for the BTeV straw tube electronics. We have designed a prototype HV-ASDQ amplifier board assembly for the BTeV straw tubes detector ... CAREER: Heat Capacity Study on Low Dimensional Electronic Systems at Low Temperature
Yoon, Jongsoo. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
This CAREER project addresses simultaneous heat capacity and transport measurements on Kosterlitz-Thouless (KT) type superconducting transitions and Superconductor-Insulator Transi-tions (SIT) at temperatures ... Coherent Time-Dependent Electron Interactions Within and Between Atoms
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
The proposed experiments will enable observation and manipulation of 2-electron interactions within atoms and coherent collisions between atoms. This project is part of a larger effort within the PI's ... Construction of a Proto-Type Multi-Wire Proportional Chamber for Jefferson Lab
Liyanage, Nilanga K. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
Support of the physics program at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) [1] has been established as a top
priority by the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC), a committee ... Construction of Burn-In Stations
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
The Burn-In Station will enable us to load up to 20 CMS FPIX Plaquettes for an extended period (up to 3 days for the FPIX burn-in). A plaquette consists of a sensor bump-bonded to a readout chip, all ... Continuous-Variable Quantum Information with Bright-Beam Entanglement
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Computer & Info. Sciences
This is an experimental program centered on the implementation and investigation of continuous-variable (CV) quantum information. This program is based on the use of ultra-stable optical parametric oscillators ... Controling Rydberg Systems with Microwaves
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The authors propose to conduct experiments to, first, understand ionization of highly excited, or Rydberg atoms by strong microwave fields at or above the orbital frequency of the valence electron ... Controlled Interactions Within and Between Rydberg Atoms
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The proposed experiments focus on the observation and control of interactions between, and within, highly-excited Rydberg atoms. The project represents one component of a broader effort within the ... Controlling Rydberg Atoms with Microwaves
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The objective of this REU(research experience for undergraduates) is to explore experimentally the response of excited atoms to microwave fields at frequencies comparable to the natural frequencies ... Controlling Rydberg Atoms with Microwaves
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The objective of this research is to explore experimentally the response of excited atoms to microwave fields at frequencies comparable to the natural frequencies of the atoms. In principle, such a ... D-Zero Memorandum of Understanding
Hirosky, Robert J. Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
D0 Memorandum of Understanding
Hirosky, Robert J. Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
Design & Construction of a Time Projection Chamber
Norum, Blaine E. Sponsor: Annovis, Inc.
The goal of the project is to design and construct, in collaboration with colleagues from other universities in the LEGS Spin Collaboration (LEGS-SC), a Time Projection Chamber (TPC) charged particle ... Development & Instrumentation of BigBite & Associated Experiments at JLab
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: Southeastern Universities Res Assoc
Dr. Richard Lindgren has been involved with the BigBite dipole spectrometer since it has arrived at Jlab. He was involved in the first test of the wire chambers in BigBite together with Vladimir Nelyubin ... Development & Instrumentation of BigBite & Associated Experiments at JLab
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: Southeastern Universities Res Assoc
Dr. Richard Lindgren has been involved with the BigBite dipole spectrometer since it has arrived at Jlab. He was involved in the first test of the wire chambers in BigBite together with Vladimir Nelyubin ... Development of a Novel Low-Temperature Nano-Calorimeter for Low-Dimensional Materials Research and Education
Yoon, Jongsoo. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This grant provides support for the development of a novel low-temperature nano-calorimeter for low-dimensional materials research and education at the University of Virginia. This new instrument is ... Development of a Variable Temperature Near-field Scanning Acoustic Microscope with Rapid Sample Access
Shivaram, Bellave S. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
A near field scanning acoustic microscope capable of operation at variable temperatures will be developed to probe the elastic properties on a nanometer scale on a variety of solids of interest to ... Development of BigBite: A Large Acceptance Magnetic Spectrometer for JLab - REU Supplement
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal will provide funds to upgrade a detector known as BigBite, which will be moved from its present location at the NIKHEF nuclear physics facility in the Netherlands to Jefferson Laboratory ... Development of BigBite: A Large Acceptance Magnetic Spectrometer for JLab - REU Supplement
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal will provide funds to upgrade a detector known as BigBite, which will be moved from its present location at the NIKHEF nuclear physics facility in the Netherlands to Jefferson Laboratory ... Development of BigBite:A Large Acceptance Magnetic Spectrometer for JLab<br>A Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Proposal
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal will provide funds to upgrade a detector known as BigBite, which will be moved from its present location at the NIKHEF nuclear physics facility in the Netherlands to Jefferson Laboratory ... Development of BigBite:A Large Acceptance Magnetic Spectrometer for JLab<br>A Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Proposal
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal will provide funds to upgrade a detector known as BigBite, which will be moved from its present location at the NIKHEF nuclear physics facility in the Netherlands to Jefferson Laboratory ... Development of Introductory Physics Workshop for Engineering Students to Meet ABET 2000 Criteria
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Ed. & Human Resources
A joint University of Virginia physics-engineering task force has recommended on the basis of the ABET 2000 criteria a restructuring of the two semester problem session/introductory physics labs for ... Development of Sub-Millimeter Wave Mixers
Lee, Mark. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Engineering
Historically, research into the electrodynamic properties of superconductors has led to both development of practical
high-frequency devices and major advances in basic understanding of superconductivity. ... Discovering Nonmagnetic Bulk Metallic-Glass Systems Based on Iron: Atomistic Construction & Microstructural Design
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy - Office Of Naval Research (Onr)
A university-led team of materials researchers, many of whom have made important contributions to the fields of metallic
glasses and complex metallic phases, has been assembled to discover a new generation ... Duality In Particle & Condensed-matter Physics
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
An enormous amount of recent effort has gone into understanding duality in field theory. I plan to expand the scope of the
studies by exploiting the similarities between integrable models of statistical ... Electrical Control of Magnetic Dynamics in Hybrid Metal-Semiconductor Systems
Wolf, Stuart A. Sponsor: Cornell University
Electron Interactions With Nuclei
Day, Donal B. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
This intermediate energy research group at the University of Virginia (which consists of three senior physicists, three post-doctoral research associates, 5 graduate students, and three undergraduates) ... Electron Interactions with Nuclei
Day, Donal B. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
This intermediate energy research group at the University of Virginia (which consists of three senior physicists, three
post-doctoral research associates, 5 graduate students, and three undergraduates) ... Energy Recovery Linac Light Source
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: Center For Innovative Technology-Other
This feasibility study is directed toward the long term objective of securing a federally funded light source for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The light source will be based on an energy recovery ... Equipment Grant for a Heisenberg-Limited Interferometer
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
This equipment-only grant proposal is central to the support of the DoD grant #DAAD190110721, “Realization of an ultra sensitive Heisenberg-limited interferometer” (U.S. Army Research Office, Dr. David ... Evolution of Excited Two Electron Atoms
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This is a program to study the motion of the two electrons in alkaline earth atoms when both are excited in the intense electromagnetic field of short laser pulses. Barium is chosen as the prototype. ... Experiment on the Nuclear Interactions of Pions & Electrons
Minehart, Ralph C. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
We propose to continue the study of pion and electron induced reactions as well as fundamental properties of pions, muons and hadrons.
At CEBAF we will continue to collaborate on the N* program, ... Extending the Interaction Times of Linear & Ring Shaped Condensate Interferometers
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
Atom interferometry using Bose-Einstein condensates has the potential to be useful for applications in inertial navigation. Condensate interferometers have been demonstrated, but to be useful their ... Focused Investigation of Specific Half Heusler Alloys to Achieve ZR>1 above 700°C.
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: Clemson University
My SOW and co-P.I. responsibilities for participating in the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory sponsored "Focused Investigation
of Specific Half Heusler Alloys to Achieve ZT>1 above 700°C"
project ... Frustration & Multi-Functionality in Magnetic Spineis
Lee, Seung-Hun. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
This proposal is to examine the effects of competing interactions that are ubiquitous in complex oxides using neutron scattering. The consequences of competing interactions are manifold including the ... Fundamental Approach to Designing Ductile Structural Amorphous
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy - Office Of Naval Research (Onr)
Amorphous metals are formed by suppressing crystallization. Prior work to develop Structural Amorphous Metals (SAM) has focused attention on developing complex alloy systems exhibiting local cluster ... Grad Stud FD Master
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Grad Stud FD Master
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Graduate Fellow in K-12 Education
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
A total of 24 outstanding middle school teachers will be recruited to be students in Interdisciplinary Science programs of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia and to serve ... Graduate Fellow in K-12 Education
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
A total of 24 outstanding middle school teachers will be recruited to be students in Interdisciplinary Science programs of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia and to serve ... Graduate Student Fund
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
HEC Pakistan Exchange Student
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: Higher Education Commission - Pakistan
High Field Studies of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems
Shivaram, Bellave S. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
High Field Studies of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems-REU
Shivaram, Bellave S. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project investigates electron correlations in a class of materials where the strong effective interaction leads to unique physical effects. The research is primarily experimental and exploits ... Inelastic Electron Tunneling Spectroscopy & Nanogravimetry of New Transition Metal
Shivaram, Bellave S. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Information Storage & Processing Rydberg Atoms
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
The 2006 Gordon Research Conference on Multiphoton Processes, which will be held June 11-14, 2006 at the Tilton School in Tilton, NH, is the 13th in a series of biennial conferences. This international ... IPA Agreement
Norum, Blaine E. Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Joint Faculty Agreement No. JFA-2001-7
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: Battelle
Joint Research-Study of Nondispersing Wave Pakcets & Their Application to Quantum Control
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: Japan Science And Technology Corp
Manipulating wave packet motion in atomic and molecular systems is crucial to control quantum processes in these systems. In general "normal" wave packets coherently created by short optical pulses ... Laser System for the Study of Frozen Rydberg Gases
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
Localization Transitions in Directed Polymer Systems
Newman, Timothy J. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
The research that I propose to carry out will focus on localization transitions in two quite different directed polymer (DP) systems. In each case the results may also be used to shed light on interesting ... Magnetic, Electronic, and Structural Development in Atomic Clusters
Bloomfield, Louis A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This research program examines magnetic and electronic structure in isolated atomic clusters, with the goal of connecting present understandings of atoms and molecules to those of bulk materials. Because ... Magnetism & Dynamics in Atomic Clusters
Bloomfield, Louis A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Bloomfield's research focuses on the physics of atomic clusters, which comprises a middle ground between the physics of atoms and the physics of condensed matter. By studying the structures and dynamics ... Magnetism, Electronic Structure, & Dynamics in Atomic Clusters
Bloomfield, Louis A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This experimental research project uses small clusters of atoms to examine the development of several bulk characteristics and phenomena-magnetism, structural defects, and phase transitions-out of ... Manipulating Rydberg Electrons with Strong Electric-Field Pulses
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
In one line of experiments, electric field pulses will be used to manipulate dipole-dipole collisions between Rydberg atoms. In principle, coherent long-range interactions between atoms could make ... Medium, Energy Spin Physics with Lasers
Cates, Gordon D JR. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
This proposal describes a research program in medium energy nuclear physics in which electron scattering is used to explore a variety of physics topics including the structure and dynamics of the nucleon, ... Microwave Control of Rydberg Systems
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project focuses on experiments in which microwave fields are used to manipulate highly excited, or Rydberg, atoms. The objectives of the project are to understand how atoms are ionized by microwave ... Microwave Control of Rydberg Systems - REU
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project focuses on experiments in which microwave fields are used to manipulate highly excited, or Rydberg, atoms. The objectives of the project are to understand how atoms are ionized by microwave ... MOU Transverse Polarized Target Study
Crabb, Donald G. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Over the past several years, experiments at JLab and other facilities have made significant progress in understanding the spin structure of the nucleons using polarized targets with magnets producing ... MOU Transverse Polarized Target Study
Crabb, Donald G. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Multipartite entanglement, Multimode Squeezing, and non-Gaussian Light from Quantum Cascades & Concurrences
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal is a renewal request to support the activity of the Quantum Optics and Quantum Information group in the Physics Department of the University of Virginia (U.Va.). This activity is preponderantly ... New Physics From An Old Material: Exploring Correl
Lee, Mark. Sponsor: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: U.S. DOC- Natl. Institute Standards & Tech. (NIST)
Non-Perturbative Approaches to Condensed Matter
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
Nonperturbative methods are valuable for exploring the large number of interesting systems with strong coupling in condensed matter physics. Experimental advances have allowed extensive scrutiny of systems ... Non-Perturbative Approaches to Condensed Matter Physics
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This award supports theoretical research and education on strongly correlated electron materials and systems. The work will make extensive use of field-theoretic techniques with an emphasis on non-perturbative ... Non-Perturbative Approaches to Condensed-Matter Physics
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The Principal Investigator will continue research on condensed matter with strong correla¬tions. An emphasis will be placed on the search for exotic phases. Objectives include:
• finding and ... Non-Perturbative Approaches to Condensed-Matter Physics
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
The Principal Investigator (PI) has extensive experience in developing and utilizing modern techniques. Successful applications of these techniques under the P.I.'s current grant include developing ... NOVA Detector Project
Dukes, E Craig (Craig). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
NOVA Experiment R&D Work
Dukes, E Craig (Craig). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
NOVA Experiment R&D Work
Dukes, E Craig (Craig). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
Novel Light Sources for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The focus of this project is the development of a novel physical system for the creation of non-gaussian quantum states of light and of multipartite continuous-variable entanglement. The system is ... Nuclear Studies with Intermediate Energy Probes
Norum, Blaine E. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
The physics for which funding is sought in this proposal has two principal foci. First, there are the tests of our understanding of the basic properties of QCD. This category includes test of Chiral ... Nuclear Studies with Intermediate Energy Probes - Helium
Norum, Blaine E. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
Observation & Control of Correlated Electron Dynamics in Two-Electron Systems
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
This project will utilize fast laser pulses to probe, alter, and control correlated electron dynamics in multi-electron atoms. The experiments are expected to provide insight into a number of areas of ... Obtaining Long Coherence Times in a Condensate Interferometer
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The past seven years have seen an explosive growth of research investigating Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC), and many of its remarkable features have been observed and understood. However, many aspects ... Optical/Millimeter-Wave Double-Resonance Spectroscopy of Rydberg Atoms
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
We are interested in exploring the basic physics and feasibility of a number of different schemes in which Rydberg atoms might be used to perform quantum logic operations or serve as quantum data registers. ... Optimizing The Performance of a Condensate Interferometer
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
Atom interferometry using Bose-Einstein condensates has the potential to be useful for applications in inertial navigation. Condensate interferometers have been demonstrated, but to be useful their ... Opto-electronic Processes in a Frozen Ryberg Gas
Celli, Vittorio. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
Physical Science & Physics Courses for K-12 Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
We are offering seven 3-4 credit courses in physical science and physics (two of them summer residence workshops/courses in Charlottesville) and five of them distance learning courses) and ten one-credit ... Physical/Earth/Space Science and Physics for K-12 Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
The senior investigators involved in this proposal, Stephen Thornton (Professor of Physics), Richard Lindgren (Research Professor of Physics), Edward Murphy (Assistant Professor of Astronomy), and ... Physics of Low-Dimensional Bose-Einstein Condensates
Kolomeisky, Eugene. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
This is a proposal in atomic theory whose goal is to investigate hydrodynamic properties of one- and two- dimensional dilute quantum Bose liquids.
The recent experimental realization of Bose-Einstein ... Platform for a Cold Atom Inertial Navigation System
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: LYNNTECH, INC.
Postdoctoral Fellowship on Behalf of R. Subedi
Zheng, Xiaochao. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Precision Electroweak Studies at Low Q2 Using Parity-Violating Electron-Scattering
Paschke, Kent Dieter. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
A robust program of parity-violating electron scattering at Jefferson Lab utilizes the weak inter-action as a novel probe of the proton and nucleus and opens a unique window for the search for new ... Precision Measurement of the Parity-Violating Asymmetryin e-2H Deep Inelastic Scattering
Zheng, Xiaochao. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
An experiment (E05-007) is being planned in Hall A of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) to measure the parity-violating asymmetry of electron deep inelastic scattering (PVDIS) off ... Precision Measurement of the Parity-Violating e-2H DIS Symmetry
Zheng, Xiaochao. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
The proposed measurement (JLab experiment E08-011, previously E05-007) will be perfomed in experimental Hall A of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab), in Newport News, VA. It will ... Precision Measurements with a Condensite Interferometer
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal describes two experiments to be performed using Bose-Einstein condensates in an atom interferometer. An atom interferometer is like an optical interferometer, in that a matter wave is ... Producing Certified High School Physics Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
Even before President Bush and all 50 Governors came to the University of Virginia in 1989 for the first-ever Education Summit, the University of Virginia (U.Va.) Department of Physics had taken interest ... Professional Development Opportunities for High School Physics Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
We are proposing an ambitious program to produce badly needed high school physics teachers in Virginia. We are offering two summer physics courses covering mechanics and heat during a four-week workshop ... Proposal for BTeV Straw R & D by the UVa BTeV Group
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
We propose to study the following features of the BteV straw detectors with the 2002 R&D budget request. We will construct an environmental chamber and study the effect of various environmental changes ... Proposal to US CMS to Produce Proof of Principle for ECAL Endcap VPT Blue LED
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
The VPT's in the CMS endcap are intrinsically unstable readout devices. If the light load on the system decreases as it will during off periods or during the abort gaps which take place at 11 KHz rate, ... Quantum Control Of Time-dependent Electron
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
My students and I are interested in a class of problems that fall at the intersection of studies of complexity and control. Namely, we are investigating the use of ultra-short laser pulses to modify ... Quantum: Ultrastable Heterodyne Quantum Information
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This proposal, "Ultrastable heterodyne quantum information," is a renewal request to support the activity of the Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (QOQI) group in the Physics Department of the ... Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award
Louca, Despo A (Despina). Sponsor: OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES
The research program I am proposing for the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards will be aimed at studying atomistic effects in several classes of materials including oxides i.e. colossal ... Realization of an Ultrasensitive Heisenberg-Limited Interferometer
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
The research project described in this proposal is the experimental realization of a Heisenberg-limited optical
interferometer. Heisenberg-limited interferometers have the potential to yield spectacular ... Realization of an Ultrasensitive Heisenberg-Limited Interferometer
Pfister, Olivier. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
Ultraprecise interferometric measurements are central to many fundamental and applied scientific endeavors: examples range from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) to semiconductor ... Reduction of Helicity-Correlated Beam Asymmetries in the Jefferson Lab Polarized Electron Source
Paschke, Kent Dieter. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
Funding is requested in support of research on aspects of the polarized electron source for high precision studies of parity-violating electron scattering at Virginia's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator ... Refrigerator Modification for Dynamically Polarized Sample
Crabb, Donald G. Sponsor: U.S. DOE - National Lab. - Oak Ridge
Research Experience & Curriculum Enhancement
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Ed. & Human Resources
The proposed program at the University of Virginia is a result of prior experiences working with teachers, beginning with a
pilot project in 1990. The pilot project was extremely successful and reported ... Research Experience & Curriculum Enhancement
Lindgren, Richard A. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate For Ed. & Human Resources
The proposed program at the University of Virginia is a result of prior experiences working with teachers, beginning with a
pilot project in 1990. The pilot project was extremely successful and reported ... Research in Intermediate Energy Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
The general objective of the proposed research program is to study experimentally the basic properties and symmetries of the electroweak and strong interactions at intermediate energies. Although ... Research in Intermediate Energy Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project addresses certain basic aspects of the electroweak and strong interactions reflected in the properties of mesons and nucleons (particles found inside atomic nuclei) and their interactions ... Research in Intermediate Energy Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project addresses certain basic aspects of the electroweak and strong interactions reflected in the properties of mesons and nucleons (particles found inside atomic nuclei) and their interactions ... Research in Intermediate Energy Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
The proposed research continues an ongoing program of study of the electroweak and strong interactions at low and intermediate energies. The immediate focus of the project is the PEN experiment, a ... Research in Intermediate Energy Physics
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. National Science Foundation
The proposed research continues an ongoing program of study of the electroweak and strong interactions at low and intermediate energies. The immediate focus of the project is the PEN experiment, a ... SCHEV Physical/Earth Science and Physics Courses for k-12 Teachers
Thornton, Stephen T. Sponsor: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
Multiple courses are being offered in earth and physical science and physics for more than 400 K-l2 teachers. Two courses are summer residence, five are distance learning, and ten are physical science ... Search for Room Temperature Superconductivity in Metallic Nano-Clusters
Bloomfield, Louis A. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy - Office Of Naval Research (Onr)
Superconductivity at or near room temperature is a revolutionary concept that has been the holy grail of physicists, chemists and materials scientists for many decades. This proposal outlines a project ... Sloan Research Fellowship
Sackett, Charles A. Sponsor: Sloan Foundation
The recent achievement of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) in dilute atomic gases has had a significant impact on the field of physics. It
allows complex many-body quantum effects to be studied in ... Sloan Research Fellowship
Fendley, Paul. Sponsor: Sloan Foundation
SMM Wave Device/System Development and Radar Signature Support
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Navy - Office Of Naval Research (Onr)
Our overall objectives will be
1) to maintain state-of-the-art level expertise in the areas of submillimeter technology and radar signature analysis of interest to the NGIC ERADS project through our ... SMM Wave Device/System Development and Radar Signature Support
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)
To maintain state-of-the-art level expertise in the areas of submillimeter technology and radar signature analysis of interest to the NGIC ERADS project through our own research and development and ... SMM Wave Device/System Technical Assistance, Fabrication & Support
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)
The overall objectives of this work will be to maintain state-of-the-art level expertise in the areas of submillimeter technology and radar signature analysis of interest to the NGIC ERADS project through ... SMM Wave/Device Development and Signature Analysis
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army
Solid-State Formation & Properties Bulk Amorphous
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
The goals of our research are to understand solid-state amorphoization that accompanies the early stages of
phase separation in multinary titanium-based alloys, to apply the concept of solid-state ... SOW by the US CMS Group at UVA for Activities Related to the US CMS Electromagnetic Calorimeter Subsystem
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
Spectroscopy Of Coulomb Interactions In Disordered
Lee, Mark. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
In recent years, most of the forefront problems in solid-state and statistical physics have involved the question of how
interactions among the individual particles comprising a manyparticle system ... Splitter Boxes
Minehart, Ralph C. Sponsor: Southeastern Universities Res Assoc
Structural Phase Transitions under Extreme Environments
Louca, Despo A (Despina). Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
The complexity of modern materials such as oxides and intermetallic alloy systems is strongly dependent on the intrinsic microstructure. With the recent advancement of structural probes (EXAFS, PDF, ... Structure & Dynamics of Excited Atoms
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
This proposal is for the continuation of a research program focused on a cold, 300 μK, gas of Rydberg atoms, an unusual system which exhibits, under different conditions, the properties of a gas, ... Structure and Dynamics of Excited Atoms
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
This proposal is for the continuation of a research program focused on the properties of a cold, 300 μK, gas of Rydberg atoms, an unusual system which can, in turn, behave like a plasma
and an amorphous ... Structure and Dynamics of Excited Atoms
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
This proposal is for the continuation of a program to study highly excited atoms in strong microwave fields and resonant energy transfer collisions between excited atoms. Proposed experiments on excitation ... Studies of Autoionizing States Relevant Dielectron
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. DOE - National Lab. - Oak Ridge
We propose to investigate autoionizing states of two valence electron atoms using laser spectroscopy. First, we propose to make measurements of the effects of magnetic and time varying electric fields ... Studies of Hard Processes in Nuclei
Liuti, Simonetta. Sponsor: National Research Council
Our research program is aimed at developing a systematic study of the Parton Distribution Functions (PDFs) in nuclei, which will be accessible experimentally at Jefferson Laboratory and at the Relativistic ... Studies of QCD Intersection Between the Perturbative & Non-Perturbative Regimes
Liuti, Simonetta. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
My research will address aspects of the phenomenology of QCD at the intersection between the perturbative and non-perturbative regimes. One of the most important goals in the investigation of strong ... Study of Binary Physisorbed Films by Combined IRRAS & Ellipsometry
Hess, George B. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This surface physics project will study physical adsorption of small molecules on graphite in the monolayer to few layer regime, with emphasis on binary mixtures. Substrate interactions and dimensionality ... Study of the Neutron Spin Structure Using Jefferson Lab Hall A Polarized 3HE Target
Liyanage, Nilanga K. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
Funding is being sought for an experimental program based at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility to investigate
the structure of the neutron in elastic, resonance and deep inelastic ... Submicron Scale Studies of Optical Anisotropy in Thin Films
Hsu, Julia W. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
This project aims to use scanning optical microscopy (NSOM) for the characterization of submicron inhomogeneities in several materials systems, including heteroepitaxial quantum dots, Si3N4 membranes, ... Synthesis & Properties Of Quasicrystalline
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Math. & Physical Sciences
New structures of matter provide new systems for research in condensed matter physics and materials science. The intriguing
structures of icosahedral and decagonal alloys, now widely recognized to ... Technical Shop Services
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)
Technical Shop Services
Deaver, Bascom S Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
The L2 Beta Trigger Processor Upgrade
Hirosky, Robert J. Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
The L2/βeta trigger processor upgrade for the DØ Experiment
The University of Virginia group has successfully led the development and commissioning of the Level 2 /βeta (L2/βeta) ... Theoretical Aspects of Ground-State Manipulation of Individual Particles
Kolomeisky, Eugene. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
Manipulation of single neutral particles in their ground state is a long-term goal in science and technology. We explain how this can be done by placing a sharply-localized potential well (the pipette) ... Theoretical High Energy Physics
Thacker, Harry B. Sponsor: U.S. DOE - National Lab. - Oak Ridge
The University of Virginia group working on CMS ECAL under the support of Task B requests supplemental operating funding of the amount of $10K to cover the expense of travel to CERN for work on the ... Theory of Low-Dimensional Bose-Einstein Condensation
Kolomeisky, Eugene. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
The recent experimental observation of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) in trapped alkali vapors has ushered in a new era of super low temperature physics.
With rapid progress in the experimental ... Time-Dependent Manipulation of Electronic Wave Function
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
Rydberg atoms provide exceptionally pure quantum laboratories that enable the study of a variety of topics of current atomic
physics interest. The experiments proposed here are designed to investigate: ... Time-Dependent Manipulation of Electronic Wave functions
Jones, Robert R Jr. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Air Force - Afosr
The current project, "Time-Dependent Manipulation of Electronic Wave functions," focuses on the use of intense, brief electromagnetic pulses to manipulate and view electron dynamics within atoms. Specifically, ... TJNAF & UVA Support for Joint UVA/TJNAF Jefferson Science Associates-C. Dawson
Pocanic, Dinko. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
TJNAF Post Doctoral Support RIordan
Liyanage, Nilanga K. Sponsor: U.S. Dept. of Energy-National Lab.-Jefferson Scien
Transport Measurements on Superconducting Tantalum Thin Films
Yoon, Jongsoo. Sponsor: Jeffress Memorial Trust
The proposed project is to study transport properties of sputter-deposited tantalum (Ta) thin films across their superconducting
transitions at temperatures down to ~0.3K. With the purpose of providing ... Two Electron Dynamics in Laser Fields
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Soc., Behav. & Eco. Science
This award supports Thomas Gallagher and students from the University of Virginia in a collaboration with Ulrich Eichmann of the Division of Laser Fields and Excited States at the Max Born Institute ... U.S.-France Cooperative Research: Cold Rydberg Atoms: At the Crossing of Atomic, Molecular, Solid State, and Plasma Physics
Gallagher, Thomas F. Sponsor: U.S. Nsf - Directorate Soc., Behav. & Eco. Science
This three-year award for U.S.-France collaboration in atomic, molecular and optical physics involves Thomas Gallager, Pierre Pillet and graduate students at the University of Virginia and the Laboratoire ... U.Va. Experimental & Theoretical High Energy Physics Group
Fishbane, Paul M. Sponsor: U.S. Department Of Energy - Chicago
Funding is requested for research in high energy physics at the University of Virginia to be engaged in by five faculty members, a senior scientist, four research associates, and several students on ... URA FNAL Fellowship Shannon Zelitch
Hirosky, Robert J. Sponsor: Universities Research Association, Inc.
US CMS Group at UVA for Maintenance & Operations Activities Related to the US CMS Electromagnetic Calorimeter M&O Subsystem
Cox, Bradley B (Brad). Sponsor: FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
Workshop-Future Trend in Amorphous & Nanocrystalline Metals Research
Poon, Joseph. Sponsor: U.S. Dod - Army - Aro
A workshop on amorphous and nanocrystalline metals research in the new millenium is proposed. The one-and-one-half-day workshop will be held in August in Charlottesville, Virginia. The focus of the ...
Faculty:
Ardashev, Khamit – Research Associate in Physics
Arenton, Michael W – Senior Scientist
Arnold, Peter – Professor
Baessler, Stefan – Assistant Professor
Baghdasaryan, Hovhannes – Research Associate in Physics
Barnes, Edwin – Research Associate in Physics
Bhattacharya, Sriparna – Research Associate in Physics
Bloomfield, Louis A – Professor
Brill, Arthur S – Professor Emeritus
Buehler, Marc – Research Associate in Physics
Bychkov, Maksim Alexandrovich – Research Scientist
Cardman, Lawrence – Professor
Cates, Gordon D – Professor
Celli, Vittorio – Professor Emeritus
Chattopadhyay, Swapan – Research Professor
Conetti, Sergio – Professor Emeritus
Cox, Bradley B – Professor
Dalton, Mark Macrae – Research Associate in Physics
Daum, Manfred – Research Scientist
Dawson, Christopher – Assistant Professor
de Jager, Cornelis William – Research Professor
Deaver, Bascom S – Professor
Fendley, Paul – Professor
Fishbane, Paul M – Professor Emeritus
Fowler, Michael – Maxine S and Jesse W Beams Professor of Physics
Frlez, Emil – Research Scientist
Gallagher, Thomas F – Jesse W Beams Professor of Physics
Gillies, George T – Research Professor
Hagendorf, Christian – Research Associate in Physics
Hess, George B – Professor
Hirosky, Robert J – Associate Professor
Hoblit, Samuel Downey – Research Scientist
Imlay, Richard Larry – Research Professor
Isin, Acar – Lecturer in Physics
James, Andrew John Abernethy – Research Associate in Physics
Ji, Sungdae – Research Associate in Physics
Jones, Robert R – Francis H Smith Professor of Physics
Kalantarians, Narbe – Research Associate in Physics
Katayama, Naoyuki – Research Associate in Physics
Klich, Israel – Assistant Professor
Kolomeisky, Eugene – Associate Professor
Krushkal, Vyacheslav – Visiting Associate Professor
Lamacraft, Austen – Assistant Professor
Ledovskoy, Alexander A – Research Scientist
Lee, Seung-Hun – Professor
Lehmann, Kevin K – Professor
Leung, Yue Fei Vanessa – Research Associate in Physics
Liuti, Simonetta – Research Associate Professor
Liyanage, Nilanga K – Associate Professor
Louca, Despo A – Associate Professor
Marshall, Richard M – Director of Labs
Minehart, Ralph C – Professor Emeritus
Mulhearn, Michael James – Research Associate in Physics
Myneni, Ganapati Rao – Research Professor
Nelyubin, Vladimir V – Research Scientist
Neu, Christopher Carl – Assistant Professor
Norman, Andrew J – Research Scientist
Norum, Blaine E – Professor
Overstreet, Kim Richard – Research Associate in Physics
Paschke, Kent Dieter – Assistant Professor
Pfister, Olivier – Associate Professor
Pham, Hung Q – Professor
Poon, Joseph – William Barton Rogers Professor of Physics
Pribram, John K – Lecturer in Physics
Riordan, Seamus Patrick – Research Associate in Physics
Ruvalds, John – Professor Emeritus
Sackett, Charles A – Associate Professor
Schnatterly, Stephen E – Professor Emeritus
Shivaram, Bellave S – Associate Professor
Smith, Lee C – Research Scientist
Subedi, Ramesh Raj – Research Associate in Physics
Thacker, Harry B – Professor
Thornton, Stephen T – Professor
Tobias, William A – Research Scientist
Tong, Peng – Research Associate in Physics
Vaman, Diana – Assistant Professor
Wang, Kebin – Research Scientist
Weber, Hans Juergen – Professor Emeritus
Williams, Keith A – Assistant Professor
Williams, Mark B – Associate Professor
Xiong, Chi – Research Associate in Physics
Yoon, Jongsoo – Associate Professor
Zheng, Xiaochao – Assistant Professor
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