theoretical and computational physics

Theoretical Physics at CSM--Expertise in theoretical physics at CSM encompasses a wide range of analytical and computational techniques for solving problems in condensed matter, nuclear, optical, and renewable energy physics.  Specific areas of interest among our nine theory faculty include quantum information theory, density functional theory, solid state theory, quantum many body theory, nucleon structure theory and relativistic quantum mechanics, string theory, and high performance computing.

James Bernard
Computational solid-state physics; novel semiconductor materials and structures; semiconductor alloys; properties of surfaces and interfaces

Lincoln D. Carr
Theoretical  many body quantum and classical mechanics in application to ultracold  quantum gases: quantum phase transitions;  atomic and molecular  superfluidity and superconductivity;  atom lasers;  nonlinear waves;  fractals, solitons, and vortices.

Mark Coffey
Investigations of new application areas of quantum information science and the physical constraints and limits on computation.  Investigations in mathematical physics including special function theory and inverse problems

John De Santo
Electromagnetic wave propagation, rough surface scattering, mathematical physics

P. David Flammer
Computational electromagnetic theory

Alex Flournoy
Fundamental and phenomenological problems in string theory including nongeometric backgrounds, tachyonic instabilities, nonperturbative formulations and generalized geometry.

Mark Lusk
Computational physics, nanomaterials.

James A. McNeil
Theoretical nuclear physics; relativistic approaches to
nucleon and nuclear structure and scattering.

David M. Wood
Computational condensed-matter physics; new semiconductors; first- principles phonon calculations.