ASTRONOMY RESEARCH<\/summary>\nSpiral Galaxies in Different Environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professor Adriana Durbala\u2019s research involves photometric studies of Sloan Digital Sky Survey (www.sdss.org<\/a>) images of galaxies obtained with a 2.5-m telescope. She also uses interferometric data obtained with a Fabry-P\u00e9rot instrument attached to the 2.1-m telescope at San Pedro M\u00e1rtir in Baja California. Her photometric studies of spiral galaxies in different types of environments (isolated, compact groups and interacting pairs) aim at describing the properties of bulges (classical and pseudobulges), disks, bars and spiral arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhenomenology of Active Galactic Nuclei<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professor Sebastian Zamfir uses optical spectra from Sloan Digital Sky Survey (www.sdss.org<\/a>) to investigate the properties of the central engines in active galactic nuclei (AGN). His is also interested in a search for systematic differences between radio-loud and radio-quiet quasars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\nCONDENSED MATTER\/ SOLID STATE RESEARCH<\/summary>\nNanoscale Magnetism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Palash Banerjee employs scanning probe microscopy to examine magnetic effects in materials at nanometer length scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Superconductivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Brad Hinaus studies how the entrance of magnetic vortices affects the superconducting properties of high temperature superconducting grain boundaries. Superconductors exhibit zero resistance with a transition to a non-resistive state. The resistive transition is measured using an Ohm\u2019s law type setup as studied in most introductory labs. The resistive transition of the superconducting grain boundary is measured at the temperature and the magnetic field is varied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\nATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSCIS\/ OPTICS RESEARCH<\/summary>\nOptoelectronics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Maryam Farzaneh\u2019s research explores the effects of temperature and heat flow in optoelectronic and electronic devices at the microscale and under operating conditions. You can find out more about her research here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhotoelectrochemical water splitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ken Menningen\u2019s research aims to improve the technology that allows a semiconductor to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using only sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Femtosecond Lasers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/physastr\/PublishingImages\/FLabLaser_s.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe laser system in Dr. Chris Verzani\u2019s laboratory is capable of producing pulses of light lasting only 10 femtoseconds (10\u221214<\/sup> s). The pulses are produced by a KMLabs<\/a>Titanium-doped sapphire<\/a> (solid-state) laser which is \u201cpumped\u201d by the green light from a 5-watt Coherent Verdi laser<\/a>. Ultrashort laser pulses have many applications in telecommunications, medicine, industry, and basic scientific research. The equipment in this lab is used to study the ultrafast dynamics of charges in materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nSUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Department of Physics and Astronomy receives information about research experiences for undergraduates from various programs throughout the year. Please talk to your adviser about how options listed here might complement your academic journey. Junior and senior level students have participated in a variety of summer programs at institutions such as Argonne and Brookhaven National Laboratories, Marshfield Clinic, Lucent Technologies, and the Universities of Notre Dame, Minnesota, Rochester, and Nevada-Las Vegas.
(examples)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- National Science Foundation<\/a> \u2013 The NSF has an REU database that is searchable by either area of research or geographic area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Department of Energy<\/a> \u2013 The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency\u2019s missions and operations. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- NASA<\/a> \u2013 The Office of Education Infrastructure Division Launchpad has searchable student opportunities such as fellowships, internships, and scholarships as well as information regarding recruitment events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Nucleus<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 This site has many listings for REUs, along with other resources for physics and astronomy undergraduates. There is a research and internships search box in the upper left corner of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The American Physical Society<\/a> has a list of undergraduate (and graduate) fellowships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Society of Physics Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maine Space Consortium Webpage<\/a> lists opportunities for students from grades K-12 up to graduate students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pathways to Science<\/a> \u2013 The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) has a searchable index of over 650 paid summer research and internship programs in the STEM fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- DAAD RISE<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Research Internships in Science and Engineering in Germany.\u00a0 Open to non-US citizens. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Spiral Galaxies in Different Environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Professor Adriana Durbala\u2019s research involves photometric studies of Sloan Digital Sky Survey (www.sdss.org<\/a>) images of galaxies obtained with a 2.5-m telescope. She also uses interferometric data obtained with a Fabry-P\u00e9rot instrument attached to the 2.1-m telescope at San Pedro M\u00e1rtir in Baja California. Her photometric studies of spiral galaxies in different types of environments (isolated, compact groups and interacting pairs) aim at describing the properties of bulges (classical and pseudobulges), disks, bars and spiral arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professor Sebastian Zamfir uses optical spectra from Sloan Digital Sky Survey (www.sdss.org<\/a>) to investigate the properties of the central engines in active galactic nuclei (AGN). His is also interested in a search for systematic differences between radio-loud and radio-quiet quasars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n Dr. Palash Banerjee employs scanning probe microscopy to examine magnetic effects in materials at nanometer length scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Brad Hinaus studies how the entrance of magnetic vortices affects the superconducting properties of high temperature superconducting grain boundaries. Superconductors exhibit zero resistance with a transition to a non-resistive state. The resistive transition is measured using an Ohm\u2019s law type setup as studied in most introductory labs. The resistive transition of the superconducting grain boundary is measured at the temperature and the magnetic field is varied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n Dr. Maryam Farzaneh\u2019s research explores the effects of temperature and heat flow in optoelectronic and electronic devices at the microscale and under operating conditions. You can find out more about her research here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Ken Menningen\u2019s research aims to improve the technology that allows a semiconductor to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using only sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The laser system in Dr. Chris Verzani\u2019s laboratory is capable of producing pulses of light lasting only 10 femtoseconds (10\u221214<\/sup> s). The pulses are produced by a KMLabs<\/a>Titanium-doped sapphire<\/a> (solid-state) laser which is \u201cpumped\u201d by the green light from a 5-watt Coherent Verdi laser<\/a>. Ultrashort laser pulses have many applications in telecommunications, medicine, industry, and basic scientific research. The equipment in this lab is used to study the ultrafast dynamics of charges in materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Department of Physics and Astronomy receives information about research experiences for undergraduates from various programs throughout the year. Please talk to your adviser about how options listed here might complement your academic journey. Junior and senior level students have participated in a variety of summer programs at institutions such as Argonne and Brookhaven National Laboratories, Marshfield Clinic, Lucent Technologies, and the Universities of Notre Dame, Minnesota, Rochester, and Nevada-Las Vegas. Get involved in research! Our faculty conduct fascinating research in areas such as astrophysics, femtosecond lasers, materials science, and optoelectronics. SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH The Department of Physics and Astronomy receives information about research experiences for undergraduates from various programs throughout the year. 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CONDENSED MATTER\/ SOLID STATE RESEARCH<\/summary>
Nanoscale Magnetism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Superconductivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSCIS\/ OPTICS RESEARCH<\/summary>
Optoelectronics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Photoelectrochemical water splitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Femtosecond Lasers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(examples)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n