BSc (1986) Universita' degli Studi di Genova, Italy;
PhD (1992) Florida State University, USA
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
Fellow, American Physical Society, Division of Computational Physics (2008)
Theoretical condensed matter physics
Quantum many-body problems
Superconductivity
Superfluidity
Bose condensation
Quantum Monte Carlo simulations
Computational physics
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, EN PH 131 or SCI 100. Note: To proceed to PHYS 146 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.
Spring Term 2021Crystal structure and symmetries; electrons and band structure; semiconductors and heterostructures; lattice vibrations and thermal properties.
Winter Term 2021