Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla)
PhD: Physics [in progress]
Masters of Science: Physics
University of Wisconsin
Bachelors of Science: double major. (1) Applied Math, Engineering [emphisis on Mechanical Engineering], and Physics (2) Physics
Representative of the Physics Department to the Council of Graduate Students, 2009-2010, 2010-present
Primary officer of the MST Skydiving Club, 2007-present
PI: Alexey Yamilov
[graduate student, 2007-present.] Numerical simulations using Fortran 90, Matlab. Theory. Millions of matrix calculations, usually double complex, rank 20 to 40, for ensemble averaged properties of optical waveguides with randomly-placed scatterers. Up to quad precision and rank 400. Use of gfortran, ifort, pgfortran compilers and MPI, external libraries. Experience with Mathematica, Latex, SVN, valgrind, Trac wiki, Media wiki, Ubuntu. Responsible for 10 Tb of data (management and backup). Parallelization of MPI upto 1024 CPUs on TACC Teragrid Ranger, personally used 200,000 SU (200,000 initial test allocation, then 900,000 SU research grant, total 125 CPU years).
PI: Mark Eriksson
[undergraduate, 2006-2007.] Specialized electronic component assembly from CAD designs. Machine shop experience and soldering.
Effect of closed channels
In preparation
Classification of regimes of wave transport in non-conservative random media
Journal of Modern Optics [submitted]
Criterion for light localization in random amplifying media
Physica B [submitted]
doi:10.1016/j.physb.2010.01.025
Relation between transmission and energy stored in random media with gain,
B. Payne, J. Andreasen, H. Cao, and A. Yamilov, Phys. Rev. B [submitted]
Classification of Regimes of Wave in Non-Conservative Random Media
Ben Payne and Alexey G. Yamilov
Presented by A Yamilov, 20091011
Frontiers in Optics 2009, San Jose, CA
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=FiO-2009-FMC3
In search of a criterion of Anderson localization applicable in random media with absorption or gain, we explore the parameter space of the system and identify different regimes in wave transport.
October 12; 12 minute slide presentation, 3 minute Q/A
www.frontiersinoptics.com
Effect of Evanescent Modes on Conductance Distribution in Disordered Waveguides
Ben Payne, Tom Mahler, and Alexey G. Yamilov
Presented by B Payne, 20091011
Frontiers in Optics 2009, San Jose, CA
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=FiO-2009-FMC6
We demonstrate that proper account of evanescent modes in wave propagation results in a reduction of transport mean free path whilst preserving the universality of the conductance distribution and its single parameter scaling.
October 12; 12 minute slide presentation, 3 minute Q/A
www.frontiersinoptics.com
"On Criterion for Light Localization in Random Amplifying Media"
Ben Payne, Alexey Yamilov, Jonathan Andreasen, Hui Cao
Frontiers in Optics 2008, Rochester, NY
October 23; 12 minute slide presentation, 3 minute Q/A
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=FiO-2008-FThJ3
www.frontiersinoptics.com
Schearer prize competition
Effect of Evanescent Modes on Conductance Distribution in Disordered Waveguides
20091203, 12 minutes. Earned second place, $200.
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