Michael Kotlarchyk
School Head
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Professor of Physics
585-475-6115
Office Location
Michael Kotlarchyk
School Head
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Professor of Physics
Education
BS, MS, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bio
My research interests include:
- Thermal neutron, x-ray, and laser-light scattering to investigate the structure, interactions, and phase behavior of self-assembled complex fluids
- Small-angle neutron (SANS) and x-ray scattering (SAXS), neutron spin echo (NSE), dynamic light scattering (DLS)
- Theoretical framework for mapping detailed structure of macromolecules, such as large proteins, by the combined use of NMR nuclear spin-manipulation techniques and polarized neutron scattering as a spin-dependent atomic probe
I have coauthored the graduate-level textbook: Interactions of Photons and Neutrons with Matter, 2nd edition, S.H. Chen and M. Kotlarchyk (World Scientific, 2007)
585-475-6115
Areas of Expertise
Radiation Scattering Techniques
Laser Light Scattering
Neutron Scattering
X-ray Scattering
Photon Correlation Spectroscopy
Complex and Self-assembled Fluids
Micelles and Microemulsions
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Nuclear Radiation Detection
Select Scholarship
Journal Paper
Ayubali, Mufadal, Michael Kotlarchyk, and Thomas W. Smith. "H3PO4-Induced Micellization of Styrene-Ethylene Oxide Block Copolymers in Toluene Solutions." Journal of Applied Polymer Science 138. 27 (2021): 50657. Print.
Kotlarchyk, Michael and George M. Thurston. "A Framework for Modeling Polarized Neutron Scattering from NMR Spin-Modulated Systems." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 862. (2017): 1-11. Print.
Kotlarchyk, Michael, et al. "Basis for Calculating Cross Sections for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spin-Modulated Polarized Neutron Scattering." Journal of Chemical Physics 145. (2016): 2442021--2442031. Print.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Kotlarchyk, Michael. "Basis for Calculating Cross Sections for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spin-modulated Polarized Neutron Scattering." Oak Ridge National Lab Seminar. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Oak Ridge, TN. 30 May 2018. Lecture.
Kotlarchyk, Michael. "On Polarized Neutron Scattering from a Prototypical NMR Spin-Modulated System." International Workshop on The Structure and Dynamics of Supercooled Water and Other Glassy Materials. University of Palermo. Palermo, Italy. 12 Oct. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Kotlarchyk, Michael. "Characterization of Biomimetically-Templated Metallic Nanoparticles." 11th New York Complex Matter Workshop. Dept of Physics. Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. 10 Jun. 2011. Conference Presentation.
Book Chapter
Kotlarchyk, Michael. "Scattering Theory." Elsevier Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering. Ed. J. Reedijk. Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 2013. 1-11. Web.
Formal Presentation
Kotlarchyk,Michael. “Characterization of Biomimetically-Templated Metallic Nanoparticles.” International Workshop on Dynamic Crossover Phenomena in Water and Other Glass-Forming Liquids. Florence, Italy. 11-13 Nov. 2010. Presentation.
Currently Teaching
PHYS-213
Modern Physics I
3 Credits
This course provides an introductory survey of elementary quantum physics, as well as basic relativistic dynamics. Topics include the photon, wave-particle duality, deBroglie waves, the Bohr model of the atom, the Schrodinger equation and wave mechanics, quantum description of the hydrogen atom, electron spin, and multi-electron atoms.
PHYS-424
Nuclear Physics
3 Credits
This course is a study of the properties and structure of the atomic nucleus as determined by experiments and theory. Topics for the course include a description and quantum-mechanical treatment of radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, basic aspects of nuclear radiation detection, and selected applications of nuclear physics.