Siu A. Chin

Professor of Physics, Texas A&M University

Fall 2008 Teaching

Phys201 Lectures: aug28.pdf sept2.pdf sept4.pdf sept11.pdf sept16.pdf formula.pdf sept23.pdf sept25.pdf sept30.pdf oct2.pdf oct7.pdf oct14.pdf oct16.pdf oct21.pdf oct23.pdf oct28.pdf nov4.pdf nov6.pdf nov11.pdf nov13.pdf nov18.pdf

Recent Publications

  1. S. A. Chin, "Symplectic and energy-conserving algorithms for solving magnetic field trajectories", Phys. Rev. E 77, 066401 (2008)
  2. S. A. Chin, "Simulating rotating BEC: vortices formation and over-critical rotations", in the Proceeding of the 14th International Conference on "Recent Progress in Many-Body Theories", Edited by G. E. Astrakharchik, J. Boronat, and F. Mazzanti, 203-212 (2008).
  3. S. A. Chin,"Higher-order splitting algorithms for solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and their instabilities", Phys. Rev. E 76, 056708 (2007).
  4. S. A. Chin,"Forward and non-forward symplectic integrators in solving classical dynamics problems", Intl. J. Compt. Math. 84, 729-747 (2007).
  5. S. A. Chin,"The physics of symplectic integrators: perihelion advances and symplectic corrector algorithms", Phys. Rev. E 75, 036701 (2007).
  6. S. A. Chin, "A Fundamental Theorem on the Structure of Symplectic Integrators", Phys. Lett. A354, 373 (2006).
  7. S. A. Chin, "The Complete Characterization of Fourth-Order Symplectic Integrators with Extended-Linear Coefficients", Phys. Rev. E, 73, 026705 (2006).
  8. S. A. Chin and P. Anisimov, "Gradient Symplectic Algorithms for Solving the Radial Schrödinger Equation", J. Chem. Phys. 124, 054106 (2006).
  9. M. Aichinger, S. A. Chin, E. Krotscheck et al., "Effects of geometry and impurities on quantum rings in magnetic fields", Phys. Rev. B 73, 195310 (2006).
  10. A. Svidzinsky, S. A. Chin and M. Scully, "Model of molecular bonding based on the Bohr-Sommerfeld picture of atoms", Phys. Lett. A 355, 373 (2006)
  11. S. A. Chin and E. Krotscheck, "Fourth-order algorithms for solving the imaginary-time Gross-Pitaevskii equation in a rotating anisotropic trap", Phys. Rev. E 72, 036705 (2005).
  12. M. Aichinger, S. A. Chin and E. Krotscheck, "Fourth-order algorithms for solving local Schrödinger equations in a strong magnetic field", Comp. Phys. Comm. 171, 197-207 (2005).
  13. S. R. Scuro and S. A. Chin, "Forward symplectic integrators and the long-time phase error in periodic motions", Phys. Rev. E 71, 056703 (2005).
  14. S. A. Chin and C. R. Chen, "Forward symplectic integrators for solving gravitational few-body problems", Cele. Mech. Dyn. Astron. 91, 301-322 (2005).
  15. S. A. Chin and S. R. Scuro, "Exact evolution of time-reversible symplectic integrators and their phase errors for the harmonic oscillator", Phys. Lett. A 342, 397-403 (2005).
  16. S. A. Chin, "Structure of positive decompositions of exponential operators", Phys. Rev. E 71, 016703 (2005).

Most Cited Publications

  1. S. A. Chin "A Relativistic Many-Body Theory of High Density Matter", Ann. Phys. (NY) 108, 301 (1977). [Citations: 505]
  2. G. Baym and S. A. Chin "Can A Neutron Star be a Giant MIT Bag", Phys Lett. B 62, 241 (1976). [Citations: 257]
  3. S. A. Chin and A. Kerman, "Possible Long-Lived Hyperstrange Multiquark Droplets", Phys. Rev. Lett. 43, 1292 (1979). [Citations: 188]
  4. S. A. Chin and J. D. Walecka, "An Equation of State for Nuclear and Higher-Density Matter Based on a Relativistic Mean-Field Theory",
    Phys. Lett. 52B, 24 (1974). [Citations: 161]
  5. S. A. Chin, "Transition to Hot Quark Matter in Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions", Phys. Lett. B78, 552 (1978). [Citations: 145]
  6. G. Baym and S. A. Chin, "Landau Theory of Relativistic Fermi Liquids", Nucl. Phys. A262, 527 (1976). [Citations: 133]
  7. S. A. Chin and E. Krotscheck, "Structure and Collective Excitations of 4He Clusters", Phys. Rev. B45, 852 (1992). [Citations: 93]
  8. S. A. Chin, "Symplectic Integrators From Composite Operator Factorizations" Phys. Lett. A226, 344 (1997). [Citations: 66]
  9. S. A. Chin, J. W. Negele and S. E. Koonin, "Guided Random Walks For Solving Hamiltonian Lattice Gauge Theories",
    Ann. Phys. (NY) 157, 140 (1984). [Citations: 54]
  10. S. A. Chin, "Quadratic Diffusion Monte Carlo Algorithm for Solving Atomic Many-Body Problems", Phys. Rev. A42, 6991 (1990). [Citations: 48]