Biography

Martin Raymond Flannery earned both his degrees, B.Sc. with first class honors in mathematics and Ph.D. in theoretical physics, from The Queen's University of Belfast in 1961 and 1964. He has held faculty positions at Queen's University, Harvard University and Georgia Institute of Technology where he is now Regents' Professor. He was a visiting Fellow at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics at Boulder, Colorado and the Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics, Harvard and a Guest Professor at the University of Innsbruck. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a Fellow and Chartered Physicist of the Institute of Physics, London and an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy. His research is the theory of atomic and molecular collision processes, recombination and ultracold Rydberg plasmas. He has published over 160 refereed papers and review articles in atomic and molecular physics journals and presented over 50 invited papers at national and international scientific conferences. He served on the Executive Board of the Gaseous Electronics Conference and on the Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, the Atomic and Molecular Physics Handbook (Springer Press) and the Springer Book Series on Atomic, Optical and Plasma Physics. He was also Divisional Associate Editor of The Physical Review Letters. He is currently a member of the of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Harvard University.

He is the recipient of  various Prizes from Sigma-Xi, "for best paper" in 1974, "for best Ph. D thesis advisor and outstanding research" in both 1975 and in 2001, and "for sustained research" in 1992. He received the Distinguished Professor Award from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995  "in recognition of his sustained scholarship, leadership, achievement and excellence in teaching, research and service."

He was elected in 1997 an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy, in recognition of his distinguished services in the Section of Science. The Queen's University of Belfast in 1998, conferred on  him  the degree of Doctor of Science, D.Sc. degree (honoris causa) for ``his distinction as a scientist." He is the recipient of the 2001 award of ``Alumnus Illustrissimus" of St. Columb's College, Derry.

He is the recipient of  the 1998 Will Allis Prize awarded by the American Physical Society ``for advancing the understanding of recombination processes; in particular for developing a microscopic theory of three-body ionic recombination; and for his novel applications of classical and quantum mechanical methods to the dynamics of atomic, molecular and ionic systems." He is the recipient of the 2002 Jesse W. Beams Award of the American Physical Society (Southeastern Section) ``for his pioneering, seminal, influential and enduring contribution to Atomic and Molecular Collision Physics." He is the recipient of  the 2002 Sir David Bates Prize awarded by the UK Institute of Physics for ``his distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical atomic physics and, in particular, for his studies of recombination processes with applications to astrophysics and plasma physics."

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Research Interests

Theoretical Physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, Atomic and Molecular Processes in Ionized Gases, Three-Body Recombination at thermal and Ultracold energies, Anti-hydrogen formation, Cold Collisions, Rydberg Plasmas, Collisional Stark Mixing, Classical-Quantal Dynamical Correspondences.

The research is supported by AFOSR and NSF.

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Recent Research Publications

• "Equivalent multipole operators for degenerate Rydberg states",
  by V. N. Ostrovsky, D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Phys. Rev. A 74, 022720 (2006)
   

• "Magnetic stabilization of a Rydberg quasimolecule in circular states",
  by M. R. Flannery and E. Oks, Phys. Rev. A 73, 013405 (2006)
   

• "Long-range interaction between polar Rydberg atoms",
  by M. R. Flannery, D. Vrinceanu and V N Ostrovsky, J. Phys. B: At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 38 (2005), S279-S293.
   

• "The enigma of nonholonomic constraints",
  by M. R. Flannery, American Journal of Physics, 73 (3),  (2005), pp. 265-272.
   

• "Quantal and Classical Radiative Cascade in Rydberg Plasmas",
  by M. R. Flannery and D. Vrinceanu, Physical Review A,  68 , 030205(R), (2003), pp. 1-4.
   

•  "Atomic and Molecular Collision Processes", by M. R. Flannery, in  Physicists' Desk Reference, Third Edition, (AIP-Springer Press, New York, 2003), Chap. 6,  pp 145-241.
   

• "Stark Mixing in Rydberg atoms by ultralow energy collisions with ions",  by M. R. Flannery and D. Vrinceanu, International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 223-224 (2003) 473-489.
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• "David Bates, 1916-1994" ,  by M. R. Flannery in Famous Irish Physicists: Passion and Precision  (Institute of Physics Press, London, 2003), pp 262-272.
   

• "Classical and Quantal atomic form factors for  nlm-n'l'm transitions",
  by M. R. Flannery and D. Vrinceanu, Physical Review A, 65,022703, (2002) 10 pages.
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• "Classical and Quantal Collisional Stark Mixing at Ultralow Energies",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review A, 63,032701, (2001) 22 pages.
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• "Analytical Quantal Collisional Stark Mixing Probabilities",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, J. Phys. B. At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 34 (2001), L1-8.
   

• "Electron, Ion and Atom scattering",
   M. R. Flannery, Encyclopedia of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry (Institute of Physics Press, London, 2001), Volume 2, Chapter B2.2, pp.  1773-1818.
   

• "Classical Stark Mixing at Ultralow Energies",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review Letters, 85 (2000) 4880-4883.
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• "Quantal Stark Mixing at Ultralow Energies",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, J. Phys. B. At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 33 (2000) L721-L728.
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• "Quantal-Classical Correspondence Impulse Theory",
  by M. R. Flannery and D. Vrinceanu, Physical Review Letters, 85 (2000) 1-5.
   

• "Classical and Quantal Atomic Form Factors for arbitrary transitions",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review A, 60 (1999) 1053-1069.
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• "Classical Form Factor",
  by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review Letters, 82 (1999) 3412-16.
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1998  Allis Prize of the American Physical Society

• Recipient of the 1998 Allis Prize of the American Physical Society. It was established in 1989 to  recognize and encourage outstanding research into the microscopic or macroscopic behavior of ionized gases. The Prize, in honor of the scientific achievements of William Phelps Allis is awarded every two years. Cited by the American Physical Society:
  
  "For advancing the understanding of recombination processes, in particular for developing a microscopic theory of three-body ionic recombination; and for his novel applications of classical and quantum mechanical methods to the dynamics of atomic, molecular and ionic systems."

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2002  Bates Prize of the Institute of Physics

• Recipient of the 2002 Sir David Bates Prize  of the Institute of Physics. It was established in 2000 "for recognition of distinguished achievement in Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics." The prize, in honor of the scientific achievements of David Robert Bates is awarded every two years. Cited  by the Institute of Physics:
  
  "For his distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical atomic physics and, in particular, for his studies of recombination processes with applications to astrophysics and plasma physics."
  
  DAMOP, Physics Today(Vol 55, No.3, March 2002, page 85), IOP(Ireland),Series 5, Nr 4,Spring 2002, Georgia Tech Press Release(11/01), Industry Week, AFOSR-RH, ResHor, AFRL, State of the Institute Address (10/8/02), GaTech  President 2001 Report (p.4)

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2002 Beams Award of the American Physical Society

• Recipient of the 2002 Jesse W. Beams Award of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS). It was established in 1973 as an award for Outstanding Research.  The prize, in honor of the scientific achievements of Jesse Wakefield Beams, is awarded every year .Cited by SESAPS:
  
  "For his pioneering, seminal, influential and enduring contribution to Atomic and Molecular Collision Physics."
  
  Georgia Tech Press Release (11/02), Derry Journal (11/21/02), The Story,  Buzzwords, Technique, Whistle, APS News, APS News(2/03)

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Education

High School: St. Columb's College, Derry City, (1952-58)
University: The Queen's University of Belfast, (1958-64)
Degrees
B.Sc.1961, First Class Honors in Mathematics Ph.D. 1964, (Theoretical Physics) D.Sc. 1998, (honoris causa)

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Memberships

• Honorary Member: Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, 1997
• Fellow: Institute of Physics, London, 1980
• Fellow: American Physical Society, Washington, 1979
• Fellow and Chartered Physicist: Institute of Physics, London, 2000

   

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• Regents' Professor: Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993-present.
• Professor: Georgia Institute of Technology, 1974-93.
• Associate Professor: Georgia Institute of Technology, 1971-74.
• Lecturer: Harvard Astrophysical Observatory, Harvard University, 1970-71.
• Associate: Harvard Astrophysical Observatory, Harvard University,  1968-70.
• Physicist (GS-14): Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1968-71.
• Assistant Professor: Georgia Institute of Technology, 1967-68.
• Research Associate: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, Boulder, Colorado, 1964-65.
• Assistant Professor: Queen's University, Belfast, 1964-66.

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Awards

• Recipient of the 2002 Bates Prize of the Institute of Physics.
  Cited:  "For his distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical atomic physics and, in particular, for his studies of recombination processes with applications to astrophysics and plasma physics."
• Recipient of the 2002 Beams Award of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS) for Outstanding Research.
  Cited:  "For his pioneering, seminal, influential and enduring contribution  to Atomic and Molecular Collision Physics."

• Recipient of the 1998 Allis Prize of the American Physical Society.
  Cited:  "For advancing the understanding of recombination processes, in particular for developing a microscopic theory of three-body ionic recombination; and for his novel applications of classical and quantum mechanical methods to the dynamics of atomic, molecular and ionic systems."

• Recipient of the 2001 Alumnus Illustrissimus Award: St. Columb's College, Derry City, N. Ireland.
• Doctor of Science (honoris causa): The Queen's University of Belfast, 1998.
  Cited:  "For distinction as a physicist."
• Honorary Member:  Royal Irish Academy, 1997.
  Cited:  "In recognition for his distinguished services in the Section of Science."
• Distinguished Professor: Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995.
  Cited:  "In recognition of his sustained scholarship, leadership, achievement and excellence in teaching, research and service."
• Sigma XI 2001 Award (Georgia Tech Chapter) for Best Ph. D. Thesis Advisor and Outstanding Research.
• Sigma XI 1992 Award (Georgia Tech Chapter) for Sustained Research.
• Sigma XI 1975 Award (Georgia Tech Chapter) for Best Ph. D. Thesis Advisor and Outstanding Research.
• Sigma XI 1974 Award (Georgia Tech Chapter) for Best Paper.
• Certificate of Academic Achievement: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., 1972.
  Cited:  "For distinguished accomplishment in higher education and research."

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Fellowships

• Fellow: Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics, Harvard University, 2002
• Guest Professor: University of Innsbruck, Austria, 1996
• Distinguished Lecturer: The Queen's University of Belfast, October 1994
• Fellow: Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics, Harvard University, 1993
• Fellow: Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991
• Fellow: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1977-78

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• Member (2005-8) of Advisory Board to Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics, Harvard University
• Editor: Springer Series of books on Atomic Optical and Plasma Physics, Springer Press, New York, 1998-
• Divisional Associate Editor: Physical Review Letters, 1994-2000
• Member: Editorial Board of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Handbook, Springer Press, New York, 1996-
• Member: 2000 Will Allis Prize Selection Committee, 1999-2000
• Member: Fellowship Committee, American Physical Society, Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, 1992-95
• Member: Executive Committee of Gaseous Electronics Conference, 1981-83
• Secretary: Gaseous Electronics Conference, 1986-88
• Member: Advisory Editorial Board, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, 1978-85

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• Commencement Speaker: Graduation '98, The Queen's University of Belfast

• Commencement Speaker: Graduation '95, Georgia Institute of Technology

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