Selected Research Students & Projects
- Eric Larson '06 and Mahi Demissie '06: Low-energy positron spectroscopy.
- Claire Christensen '03: Quantum theory of light.
- Liz Hipp '06, Kat Gray '06, and Sonja Simonson '05: Mini optical interferometers.
Physics
Mark Schneider
Campus Phone:
Office 641-269-3018; Lab -4385 Unit (Dept., Office, Center, etc.):
Position:
Professor of Physics
On-Campus Address:
Office: Science 1132; Lab: Science 1231 Education / Degrees:
Postdoc (Nuclear Physics), 1983-84, Princeton University and Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd.
Ph.D. (Physics), 1983, Princeton University
M.S. (Physics), 1979, Princeton University
B.A. (Physics), 1977, Carleton College
Publications:
| Title | URL | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| "Discovery-based Gauss's Law" | Mark B. Schneider, American Journal of Physics, Vol. 72, pp. 1272-1275 (2004). | |
| "A simple experiment for discussion of quantum interference and which-way measurement" | Mark B. Schneider and Indhira A. LaPuma, American Journal of Physics, vol. 70, pp. 266-271 (2002). | |
| "A Low-Energy Positron Spectrometer" | Mark Schneider, Laura Frantz, Bridgett Lavelle, Holly Maness, Meghan O'Connell, and Erin Will, BAPS vol. 47, no. 2, p. 98 (2002). | |
| "Encouragement of Women Physics Majors at Grinnell College: A Case Study" | Mark B. Schneider, The Physics Teacher, vol 39, p. 280 (May 2001). |
Courses Taught:
Phy-131: General Physics I with Lab
Phy-132: General Physics II with Lab (Fall 2009; Spring 2010)
Phy-232: Modern Physics with Lab
Phy-234: Mechanics
Phy-360: Solid State Physics
Phy-457: Advanced Quantum Theory
Phy-462: Advanced Laboratory
Tutorial: "Nuclear Technology: Fears, Facts, and Public Policy"
Primary Academic Interest:
Experimental studies of the weak nuclear force Other Academic Interests:
Beta decay angular correlation measurements
Fundamental properties of anti-matter
Quantum properties of light
Personal Website:
http://schneidm.grinnell.edu/~schneidm/