Vita for R. Scott Schappe
Educational Background
Ph.D., University
of Wisconsin--Madison, December 1992
B.S., University
of Michigan--Ann Arbor, December 1984
Employment Record
Assistant Professor of Physics, Lake Forest College,
9/96-present
Assistant Professor of Physics, University of South Alabama, 9/95-8/96
Research Associate, University of Wisconsin--Madison,
1/93-8/95
Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin--Madison,
9/85-12/92
Research Interests
The primary focus of my research is collisions of electrons
with atoms and molecules. I often use the optical method
to measure absolute cross sections for the excitation into particular states. I have
recently made preliminary measurements of excitation cross sections for several
transitions in nitric oxide.
I have also used a magneto-optical trap to
cool and trap Rb atoms to create a target for an electron beam. This technique has allowed
me to measure absolute total electron scattering cross sections and total ionization cross
sections.
Other Interests
- Windsurfing
- Sailboat racing (big boats and dinghies)
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