University of Connecticut | Department of Physics
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Best, Philip
Condensed Matter Physics University of Connecticut
2152 Hillside Road, U-3046
Storrs, CT 06269-3046
| Room No: | IMS19 |
| Phone: | (860) 486 2942 |
| Fax: | (860) 486 3346 |
Research interests: Condensed matter experiment. Electron spectroscopy; inelastic scattering. Applications of FT-IR spectroscopy. Instrumentation.
Teaching interests: Physics and the Environment, a terminal course aimed at pre-service K-6 teachers. Advanced undergraduate labs; the integration of computers with lab teaching.
Education
- Ph.D., Physics, University of Western Australia, 1962
- B.Sc., Physics, University of Western Australia, 1959
Experience
- 1970-present: Professor, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
- 1965-1970: Physicist, United Aircraft Research Laboratory
- 1962-1965: Research Associate, Department of Physics, Cornell University
Professional Societies
- American Physical Society
- American Association of Physics Teachers