M. Raymond Flannery
Regents' Professor Emeritus

 

Ph.D., The Queen's University of Belfast, 1964
D.Sc., The Queen's University of Belfast, 1998 (Honoris Causa)

Phone: (404) 894-5263
Room: Howey-W502

EMail: r.flannery [at] physics.gatech.edu

 

■ Research ■

Theoretical Physics.

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.

■ Publications ■

1. "Equivalent multipole operators for degenerate Rydberg states", by V. N. Ostrovsky, D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery Phys. Rev. A, 74, 022720 (2006)
2. "Magnetic stabilization of a Rydberg quasimolecule in circular states", by M. R. Flannery and E. Oks, Phys. Rev. A, 73, 013405 (2006)
3. "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.
4. "The enigma of nonholonomic constraints", by M. R. Flannery, American Journal of Physics, 73 (3), (2005), pp. 265-272.
5. "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.
6. "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.
7. "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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8. "David Bates, 1916-1994" , by M. R. Flannery in Famous Irish Physicists: Passion and Precision (Institute of Physics Press, London, 2003), pp 262-272.
9. "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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10. "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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11. "Analytical Quantal Collisional Stark Mixing Probabilities", by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, J. Phys. B. At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 34 (2001), L1-8.
12. "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.
13. "Classical Stark Mixing at Ultralow Energies", by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review Letters, 85 (2000) 4880-4883.
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14. "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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15. "Quantal-Classical Correspondence Impulse Theory", by M. R. Flannery and D. Vrinceanu, Physical Review Letters, 85 (2000) 1-5.
16. "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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17. "Classical Form Factor", by D. Vrinceanu and M. R. Flannery, Physical Review Letters, 82 (1999) 3412-16.
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■ Bio Info ■

University Degrees: The Queen's University of Belfast

• B.Sc.,  1961  First Class Honors in Mathematics
• Ph.D., 1964  (Theoretical Physics)
• D.Sc.,  1998  (honoris causa)

 

Institute 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

Faculty Positions:

• 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.
• Assistant Professor: Queen's University, Belfast, 1964-66.

 

■ 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 Award: 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."

■ Membership ■

• 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

■ 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

■ Other ■

• Commencement Speaker: Graduation '98, The Queen's University of Belfast
• Commencement Speaker: Graduation '95, Georgia Institute of Technology

■ Links ■

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