Siu A. Chin

Professor of Physics, Texas A&M University

Fall 2009 Teaching

Phys601 Lectures: ClassSchedule HW1 Aug31 Sept2 Sept2 Sept7 Sept9 HW2 Sept11 Sept14 HW3 Sept16 Sept18 Sept21 Sept23 HW4 Sept25 Sept28 Sept30 HW5 Oct2 Oct5 Oct7 Oct12 Oct14 HW6 HW7 Oct16 Oct19 Oct21 Oct23 Oct26 Oct28 HW8 Oct30 Nov2 Nov4 OldExam Nov6 Nov9 Nov11 HW9 Nov16 HW10 Nov18 Nov20 Nov23

Recent Publications

  1. S. A. Chin, "Explicit symplectic integrators for solving nonseparable Hamiltonians", Phys. Rev. E 80, 037701 (2009)
  2. S. A. Chin, S. Janecek and E. Krotscheck "An arbitrary order diffusion algorithm for solving the Schrodinger equation", Comp. Phys. Comm. 180, 1700 (2009)
  3. S. A. Chin, S. Janecek and E. Krotscheck "Any order imaginary time propagation method for solving the Schrodinger equation", Chem. Phys. Lett. 470, 342 (2009)
  4. S. A. Chin, "Relativistic motion in a constant electromagnetic field", J. Math. Phys. 50, 012904 (2009)
  5. S. A. Chin, "Symplectic and energy-conserving algorithms for solving magnetic field trajectories", Phys. Rev. E 77, 066401 (2008)
  6. 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).
  7. S. A. Chin,"Higher-order splitting algorithms for solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation and their instabilities", Phys. Rev. E 76, 056708 (2007).
  8. S. A. Chin,"Forward and non-forward symplectic integrators in solving classical dynamics problems", Intl. J. Compt. Math. 84, 729-747 (2007).
  9. S. A. Chin,"The physics of symplectic integrators: perihelion advances and symplectic corrector algorithms", Phys. Rev. E 75, 036701 (2007).
  10. S. A. Chin, "A Fundamental Theorem on the Structure of Symplectic Integrators", Phys. Lett. A354, 373 (2006).
  11. S. A. Chin, "The Complete Characterization of Fourth-Order Symplectic Integrators with Extended-Linear Coefficients", Phys. Rev. E, 73, 026705 (2006).
  12. S. A. Chin and P. Anisimov, "Gradient Symplectic Algorithms for Solving the Radial Schrödinger Equation", J. Chem. Phys. 124, 054106 (2006).
  13. 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).
  14. 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)
  15. 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).
  16. 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).
  17. 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).
  18. S. A. Chin and C. R. Chen, "Forward symplectic integrators for solving gravitational few-body problems", Cele. Mech. Dyn. Astron. 91, 301-322 (2005).
  19. S. R. Scuro and S. A. Chin, "Exact evolution of time-reversible symplectic integrators and their phase errors for the harmonic oscillator", Phys. Lett. A 342, 397(2005).
  20. 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: 523]
  2. G. Baym and S. A. Chin "Can A Neutron Star be a Giant MIT Bag", Phys Lett. B 62, 241 (1976). [Citations: 265]
  3. S. A. Chin and A. Kerman, "Possible Long-Lived Hyperstrange Multiquark Droplets", Phys. Rev. Lett. 43, 1292 (1979). [Citations: 197]
  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: 164]
  5. S. A. Chin, "Transition to Hot Quark Matter in Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions", Phys. Lett. B78, 552 (1978). [Citations: 148]
  6. G. Baym and S. A. Chin, "Landau Theory of Relativistic Fermi Liquids", Nucl. Phys. A262, 527 (1976). [Citations: 145]
  7. S. A. Chin and E. Krotscheck, "Structure and Collective Excitations of 4He Clusters", Phys. Rev. B45, 852 (1992). [Citations: 96]
  8. S. A. Chin, "Symplectic Integrators From Composite Operator Factorizations" Phys. Lett. A226, 344 (1997). [Citations: 75]
  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: 55]
  10. S. A. Chin, "Quadratic Diffusion Monte Carlo Algorithm for Solving Atomic Many-Body Problems", Phys. Rev. A42, 6991 (1990). [Citations: 53]