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Physics & Astronomy
Michael Lim Associate Professor Biography: A.B., Harvard College Ph.D., University of Michigan Field: Experimental Atomic and Plasma Physics My research focuses on the novel behavior of ultracold plasmas made by photo-ionizing small clouds of laser-cooled neutral atoms. Ultracold plasmas have dramatically low temperatures (as low as a millikelvin for the ions) and are relatively long-lived, making suitable subjects for precise laboratory measurements. At Rowan my students and I have built an apparatus to cool, trap, and ionize atoms using various laser techniques. We are exploring new methods to preserve the low temperature of the plasma, and to confine the ultracold charge clouds. If you think you may be interested in this kind of fundamental, hands-on research, or simply have questions about majoring/minoring in physics or taking physics courses, please contact me or stop by my office anytime.
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