Contact
Professor, Faculty of Science - Physics
- massimob@ualberta.ca
- Address
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3-185 Centennial Ctr For Interdisciplinary SCS II
11335 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Theoretical condensed matter physics quantum many-body problem superconductivity superfluidity Bose condensation Quantum Monte Carlo simulations computational physics
About
Education
BSc, Physics, 1986, Università degli Studi di Genova, Italy
PhD, Physics, 1992, Florida State University, USA
Professional experience
Postdoctoral Research Associate, NCSA, University of Illinois, 1992-1995
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Delaware, 1995-1997
Assistant Professor, San Diego State University, 1997-2001
Associate Professor, San Diego State University, 2001-2002
Associate Professor, University of Alberta, 2002-2005
Professor, University of Alberta, 2005-present
Honors and Awards
Fellow, American Physical Society, Division of Computational Physics (2008)
Courses
EN PH 131 - Mechanics
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
PHYS 124 - Particles and Waves
Algebra-based course primarily for students in life, environmental, and medical sciences. It guides the student through two distinct types of motion: motion of matter (particles) and wave motion. Vectors, forces, bodies in equilibrium, review of kinematics and basic dynamics; conservation of momentum and energy; circular motion; vibrations; elastic waves in matter; sound; wave optics; black body radiation, photons, de Broglie waves. Examples relevant in environmental, life, and medical sciences will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Physics 20 or equivalent, Mathematics 30-1. Physics 30 is strongly recommended. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144, or EN PH 131. Note: To proceed to PHYS 181 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.