: About Me

Apart from the educational history, this has turned into something of a list of the traits I see myself having. Some may be wishful thinking, but that is difficult to see from the inside. I appreciate your interest, and I hope you liked/will like my writing.

I earned a doctorate in physics from Iowa State University in Dec. 2009, and walked across the stage in May 2010.  Currently, I am an assistant professor of physics at a regional university in mid-Michigan.

I have two boys, one 5 and the other 2 (as of Feb. 2010).

I do not consider many people to be my friends, but I try to be friendly with everyone I meet.

I have very little patience for people who act like they know more than they really do. I appreciate an honest "I don't know" as the answer to a question.

I think everyone should read at least one fiction book, one non-fiction book, and one classic every year.

I love watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer because the characters drive the series.

I believe the worst thing anyone can do is stop asking questions and accept their viewpoint as the only one with merit.

My passion is ...

learning.

I know too much about ...

nothing. I think I know too little about everything.

My parents always told me ...

do your absolute best and you will never be disappointed in yourself.

My favorite memory ...

holding my son for the first time.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

No God but God, by Reza Aslan; physics textbooks

Sciences > Physics Defining semiconductors

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Semiconductors are materials that would be electrical insulators at zero kelvin, but at room temperature are merely poor conductors. A thorough understanding of semiconductor theory requires considerable effort in developing a background in physics, however, a basic picture can be developed with a little thought. All normal state matter is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons organized into atoms, molecules, and ionic compounds. (We'll neglect the quarks and gluons for this discussion as they do not directly affect the properties of anything large enough to pick up on the end of a n...

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