Bulletin of the American Physical Society

2015 Annual Meeting of the APS Mid-Atlantic Section

Volume 60, Number 14

Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2015; Morgantown, West Virginia

Session Index

Session B3: Plasma Physics - Fusion

Chair: Umair Siddiqui, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Salon C

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 4:06PM		B3.00001: Progress and plans for NSTX Upgrade and prospects for next-step spherical tori Invited Speaker: Jonathan Menard Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B3.00002: SCOAP3 and the Intellectual Contribution of the Mid-Atlantic Section Matthew Marsteller Preview Abstract

Session B4: Optical Characterization of Low Dimensional System I

Chair: Pavel Borisov, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Salon E

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 4:06PM		B4.00001: TBD Invited Speaker: Hrvoje Petek Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B4.00002: Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Exciton and Exciton Dynamics in Few and Monolayer Flakes of WS$_{\mathrm{2}}$. Sudiksha Khadka, Shrouq Aleithan, Max Livshits, Jeffery Rack, Martin Kordesch, Eric Stinaff Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:18PM - 4:30PM		B4.00003: Importance of Interfacial Dephasing in Plasmonic Resonant Energy and Hot Carrier Transfer Scott Cushing, Alan Bristow, Nianqiang Wu Preview Abstract

Session B5: Material Growth and Characterization I

Chair: Micky Holcomb, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Wharf AB

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 3:42PM		B5.00001: La$_{0.7}$Sr$_{0.3}$MnO$_{3}$/PbZr$_{0.2}$Ti$_{0.8}$O$_{3}$ interfaces examined by synchrotron x-rays Jinling Zhou, Vu Thanh Tra, Shuai Dong, Robbyn Trappen, Matthew A. Marcus, Catherine Jenkins, Charles Frye, Evan Wolfe, Ryan White, Srinivas Polisetty, Jiunn-Yuan Lin, James LeBeau, Ying-Hao Chu, Mikel Barry Holcomb Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:42PM - 3:54PM		B5.00002: Excitations of an Ising Ferromagnet in a Transverse Magnetic Field at Quantum Criticality Ivelisse M. Cabrera, Jordan D. Thompson, Radu Coldea, Dharmalingam Prabhakaran, Robert I. Bewley, Tatiana Guidi Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:54PM - 4:06PM		B5.00003: Depth dependent atomic valence determination by synchrotron techniques Robbyn Trappen, Mikel Holcomb, Jinling Zhou, Ying-Hao Chu, Vu Tra Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B5.00004: \textbf{Geometric Magnetic Frustration in Li}$_{\mathrm{\mathbf{3}}}$\textbf{Mg}$_{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}$\textbf{OsO}$_{\mathrm{\mathbf{6}}}$\textbf{ Studied with Muon Spin Relaxation} J. P. Carlo, S. Derakshan, J. E. Greedan Preview Abstract

Session B6: Spin Relaxation and Spin Orbit

Chair: Cheng Cen, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Salon F

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 4:06PM		B6.00001: Spin relaxation via exchange with donor impurity-bound electrons Invited Speaker: Ian Appelbaum Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B6.00002: Optical helicity control of surface current in SmB$_{\mathrm{6}}$ Sanjay Adhikari, Yanjun Ma, Chang-Beom Eom, Cheng Cen Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:18PM - 4:30PM		B6.00003: Polarization dependent photocurrent in topological insulators tuned by an in plane magnetic field Yu Pan, Timothy Pillsbury, Brittany Grimm, Anthony Richardella, Thomas Flanagan, Nitin Samarth Preview Abstract

Session B7: Physics Education II

Chair: Seth Devore, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Salon H

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 3:42PM		B7.00001: Factors Affecting STEM Retention Inside and Outside the Physics Major Gay Stewart Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:42PM - 3:54PM		B7.00002: Group Quizzes with Instant Feedback and Self-Correction Gerald Feldman Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:54PM - 4:06PM		B7.00003: Nobel Prize Material in the Introductory Physics lab Curriculum Wathiq Abdul-Razzaq Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B7.00004: Tie Goes to the Runner: the Physics and Psychology of a Close Play David Starling, Sarah Starling Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:18PM - 4:30PM		B7.00005: Self-efficacy and belonging in introductory STEM majors Rachel Henderson, Seth DeVore, John Stewart Preview Abstract

Session B8: Astrophysics II

Chair: Sean McWilliams, West Virginia University
Room: Waterfront Hotel Salon G

Saturday, October 24, 2015 3:30PM - 4:06PM		B8.00001: Toward a Space-based Gravitational Wave Observatory Invited Speaker: Robin Stebbins Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:06PM - 4:18PM		B8.00002: Ongoing efforts to observe gravitational waves in the Advanced LIGO era Sean McWilliams Preview Abstract
Saturday, October 24, 2015 4:18PM - 4:30PM		B8.00003: Dispersion Measure Variations in the NANOGrav Nine-Year Data Set Megan Jones, Maura McLaughlin Preview Abstract

Session BB1: Poster Session (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)

Room: MEC Lobby

		BB1.00001: Examining the Time Variation of Electrostatic Fields of Pyroelectric Crystals Using A Scanning Electron Microscope Zumrad Kabilova, Benjamin Saeks Preview Abstract
		BB1.00002: Cold neutron detection with far ultraviolet radiation from noble-gas excimers Michael A. Coplan, Timothy Koeth, Alexander L. Kowler, Mohamad I. Al-Sheikhly, Christopher M. Lavelle, Eric Miller, Alan K. Thompson, Robert E. Vest, Charles W. Clark Preview Abstract
		BB1.00003: High-Mass Star Formation in the Outer Scutum-Centaurus Arm William Armentrout, Loren Anderson, Dana Balser, Tom Bania, Tom Dame, Trey Wenger Preview Abstract
		BB1.00004: Ghostly Halos in Dwarf Galaxies: a probe of star formation in the Early Universe Hoyoung Kang, Massimo Ricotti Preview Abstract
		BB1.00005: HII Region Ionization of the Warm Interstellar Medium: A Case Study of NGC 7538 Matteo Luisi, L. D. Anderson, Dana S. Balser, T. M. Bania, Trey V. Wenger Preview Abstract
		BB1.00006: Solar Flares and Magnetic Reconnection: Observations and Theory of the Elongation of Two-Ribbon Flares Milton Arencibia, Paul Cassak, Jiong Qiu, Dana Longscope Preview Abstract
		BB1.00007: Using BayesWave to Approximate Eccentric Black-Hole Binary Gravitational Waves Belinda D. Cheeseboro, Sean T. McWilliams Preview Abstract
		BB1.00008: HI mapping capabilities using the Arecibo Observatory telescope Amy Sardone, D.J. Pisano Preview Abstract
		BB1.00009: Physical Models for Three Period-Changing Eclipsing Binary Stars Cameron Westerlund, Jason Ray, Matthew Beaky Preview Abstract
		BB1.00010: Improving Radio Astronomy Surveys with a Low Noise Differential Amplifier Brittany Johnstone, Kevin Bandura Preview Abstract
		BB1.00011: Transformation optics devices based on tapered waveguides William Zimmerman, Christopher Jensen, David Lahneman, Todd Adams, Thomas Gresock, Kathryn Zander, Vera Smolyaninova, Igor Smolyaninova Preview Abstract
		BB1.00012: Semiclassical quantization of atomic systems through their normal form: The hydrogen atom Charles Jaff\'{e}, Patricia Yanguas, Jes\'{u}s Palaci\'{a}n, T. Uzer Preview Abstract
		BB1.00013: Rotationally inelastic collisions of He and Ar with NaK: Theory and Experiment T. J. Price, A. C. Towne, K. Richter, J. Jones, C. Faust, A. P. Hickman, J. Huennekens, D. Talbi, R. F. Malenda, A. J. Ross, P. Crozet, R. C. Forrey Preview Abstract
		BB1.00014: Large effective three-body interaction in a double-well optical lattice Saurabh Paul, Eite Tiesinga Preview Abstract
		BB1.00015: Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of the Bioinert Zirconia Using Computational Simulation Yeon Tae Chung, Saegyul Rhee, Gun Ha Seo Preview Abstract
		BB1.00016: Metamaterial approach to superconducting critical temperature increase Christopher Jensen, Kathryn Zander, Bradley Yost, Thomas Gresock, William Zimmerman, Joseph Prestigiacomo, Heungsoo Kim, Michael Osofsky, Shanta Saha, Richard Greene, Igor Smolyaninov, Vera Smolyaninova Preview Abstract
		BB1.00017: \textbf{Magnetic Determination of the Electronic State of Cu and Exchange Interactions in the }$\alpha $\textbf{- and }$\beta $\textbf{-Phases of Molecular Semiconductor Copper Phthalocyanine (C}$_{\mathbf{16}}$\textbf{H}$_{\mathbf{32}}$\textbf{CuN}$_{\mathbf{8}}$\textbf{)} Zhengjun Wang, Kelly L. Pisane, Mohindar S. Seehra Preview Abstract
		BB1.00018: Band Gap Narrowing in Nitrogen-Doped La$_{\mathrm{2}}$Ti$_{\mathrm{2}}$O$_{\mathrm{7}}$ with Transient Absorption Spectroscopy for Hydrogen Generation Brandon Yost, Scott Cushing, Nianqiang Wu, Alan Bristow Preview Abstract
		BB1.00019: COHERENT EXCITON-POLARITON MODEL FOR PHOTOSYNTHETIC ENERGY TRANSFER Richard Squire, Norman March, James Ingles Preview Abstract
		BB1.00020: Probing the uniaxial strains in MoS$_2$ using polarized Raman spectroscopy: A first-principles study Danna Doratotaj, Jia-An Yan Preview Abstract
		BB1.00021: \textbf{Energetic Resolution of State Filling by Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy in Solar Energy Materials} Conner Castle, Brandon Yost, Scott Cushing, Nianqiang Wu, Alan Bristow Preview Abstract
		BB1.00022: Effects on the density of states of titanium dioxide by doping with sulfur Arturo Hernandez Zeledon, James Lewis Preview Abstract
		BB1.00023: \textbf{Structural and Magnetic Phase Coexistence in Oxygen Deficient Perovskites (Sr,Ca)FeO}$_{\mathrm{\mathbf{2.5+\delta }}}$ J. P. Carlo, M. E. Evans, J. A. Anczarski, J. Ock, K. Boyd, J. R. Pollichemi, I. A. Leahy, W. Vogel, A. J. Viescas Preview Abstract
		BB1.00024: Electrical and Structural Properties of Lattice-Mismatched Calcium Manganese Oxide Thin Films Cacie Hart, Zoey Warecki, Adeel Chaudhry, Natalie Ferrone, Grace Yong Preview Abstract
		BB1.00025: The effects of alloying $CuAlO_{2}, CuGaO_{2},$ and $CuInO_{2}$ with $Fe$ at low percentage levels Ramon Beesley, Gihan Panapitiya, James Lewis Preview Abstract
		BB1.00026: Pseudo-gap to band gap transition in La$_{0.7}$Sr$_{0.3}$MnO$_{3}$ (LSMO) observed by optical reflectivity/absorption Guerau Cabrera, Robbyn Trappen, Mikel Holcomb, Y-H Chu Preview Abstract
		BB1.00027: Simulation of Photo-isomerization of Functionalized Azobenzene Derivatives Pedram Tavazohi, Zachary Herberger, James Lewis Preview Abstract
		BB1.00028: Ti-Ni Crystal Structure Prediction by Minima Hopping Method Adam Payne, Irais Valencia-Jaime, Guillermo Avendaño-Franco, Raymundo Arroyave, Aldo Romero Preview Abstract
		BB1.00029: ZnO Thin-Film Transistors as a Transduction Platform for an Electronic Nose Michael Aldridge, Prakash Gajurel, Fabiola Al-Ibrahim, Everett Daly, David Lederman, Letha Sooter, Cerasela-Zoica Dinu, Kevin Daly Preview Abstract
		BB1.00030: A Study of the Dielectric Materials and Metal Organic Framework Nano Particles in Electrochemistry Hojung Chun, Bokeun Kwon, James Kwon Preview Abstract
		BB1.00031: Two quantum coherent spectroscopy of excitons in strained bulk GaAs Brian Wilmer, Daniel Webber, Kimberley Hall, Alan Bristow Preview Abstract
		BB1.00032: Big Bang or Big Bounce? Paul Steinhardt Preview Abstract
		BB1.00033: A Novel Approach for Rapidly Generating Supermassive Black-Hole Binary Populations Using the Schechter Function Trey McNeely, Sean McWilliams Preview Abstract
		BB1.00034: Rh-based Catalysts for the Ethanol Conversion as an Alternative Fuel Additive Jaewon You, Jeremiah Yoon, Chung Un Lee Preview Abstract
		BB1.00035: Self-Efficacy and Belonging in Introductory STEM Majors. Rachel Henderson, Seth DeVore, John Stewart Preview Abstract
		BB1.00036: Self-Regulation and Performance in Introductory Physics John Stewart Preview Abstract
		BB1.00037: Physics Experiments in the Electronics Lab Course Everett Ramer Preview Abstract
		BB1.00038: Examining the Effects of Testwiseness Using the FCI and CSEM Seth DeVore, John Stewart Preview Abstract
		BB1.00039: Cost-effective containment of unmagnetized argon plasma using a magnetic bucket and a helicon source Miguel Henriquez, M. Umair Siddiqui, Earl Scime Preview Abstract
		BB1.00040: Spatially Resolved LIF Measurements of a Current Free Double Layer in an Argon Helicon Plasma Evan Aguirre, Umair Siddiqui, Earl Scime Preview Abstract
		BB1.00041: Ion flow characterization of the plasma boundary in a helicon plasma Derek Thompson, Umair Siddiqui, Julianne McIlvain, Zachary Short, Earl Scime Preview Abstract
		BB1.00042: Microwave Assisted Helicon Plasmas. John McKee, Umair Siddiqui, Miguel Henriquez, Zach Short, Earl Scime Preview Abstract
		BB1.00043: Three-dimensional laser-induced fluorescence measurements in a helicon plasma source Julianne McIlvain, M. Umair Siddiqui, Zachary Short, Miguel Henriquez, Earl Scime Preview Abstract
		BB1.00044: Comparison of established and novel laser-induced fluorescence schemes for Ar I Zachary Short, M. Umair Siddiqui, Miguel Henriquez, John McKee, Julianne McIlvain, Earl Scime, Amy Keesee, Drew Elliott Preview Abstract
		BB1.00045: Miniaturized Energy Spectrometer for Space Plasma Measurements Raphaela Goes de Lima, Earl Scime, Amy Keesee, Greg Lusk Preview Abstract
		BB1.00046: Asymmetric magnetic reconnection with flow shear: PIC simulations and magnetopause applications Paul Cassak, Christopher Doss Preview Abstract
		BB1.00047: \textbf{Dynamics of the magnetospheric field-aligned current distribution during magnetic storms} Dimitris Vassiliadis, Bruce Tepke Preview Abstract

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