Nolan Samboy

Education

PhD in Physics, University of Connecticut
MS in Physics, University of Connecticut
BS in Physics, Siena College

Interests

AMO Physics

My background is in ultracold atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, specifically studying the long-range interactions between Rydberg atoms.

Courses Taught

Physics 101 Elements of Physics

Conceptual, inquiry-based physics course intended for non-science majors. One semester.

Physics 123 Physics of Life Sciences I

Introductory mechanics course intented for students in the life sciences. First course in the two-semester sequence.

Physics 133 Mechanics

Introductory mechanics course intended for freshmen engineering students. First course in the two-semester sequence.

Physics 134 Electricity and Magnetism

Introductory electricity and magnetism course intended for freshmen engineering students. Second course in the two-semester sequence.

Physics 301 Optics

Specific topics covered are the theory and application of geometrical optics, fiber optics, optical instrumentation, electromagnetic waves, interference, diffraction, polarization, photon theory of light, and the basic principles and applications of lasers.