Writings on Physics
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A selection of my writing on physics. For a more complete list of my publications on physics and other subjects, please see Publications and Appearances.
- Quantum Chaos: My PhD research
Theoretical and numerical analysis of behavior, in both classical and quantal models, of highly elongated states of hydrogen perturbed by microwaves. First demonstration of existence of resonance zones in a quantum mechanical Hilbert space.
- Nonlinear Resonance in the Hydrogen Atom
Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Texas at Austin, 1991 - Nonlinear Resonance in the Hydrogen Atom
with Linda E. Reichl, Physical Review A, January 1, 1992, p 333..41 
Visualizing Nonlinear Resonance in Classical and Quantum Mechanics
Computers in Physics (cover article), September-October 1992, p 483..93Explanation of graphical techniques used to explore resonance behavior of hydrogen.
- Nonlinear Resonance in the Hydrogen Atom
- Physics Watch, Science Page in The Daily Texan, University of Texas at Austin
A lay column on advanced topics in modern physics that I wrote for the school newspaper while I was in graduate school. Here are two of my favorite installments.
- Early universe filled by bright, invisible light, June 5, 1986
- Time longest distance between two places, July 9, 1986
- What is Gravity?
Ad Astra, June 1991, p 14A brief explanation of general relativity in nontechnical language.
- Q-Phys!: Questions on the Physical Universe
Course taught at Santa Monica College on introductory physics from 2000 to 2002I called on students to believe in their ability to comprehend the exciting concepts of modern physics, from spacetime to quantum fields.