Michigan State University The McGuire Group
Department of Physics and Astronomy 

Ultrafast and Nonlinear Optical Studies of Reduced Dimensional and Quantum Confined Systems
Our interests are in the optical properties of reduced dimensional and nanoscale systems, particularly the effects of confinement on exciton-exciton and spin-spin interactions and electronic and vibrational dynamics in reduced dimensions ranging from water surfaces to nanocrystal quantum dots. We address these problems through an array of ultrafast nonlinear optical techniques and are interested in developing and refining new techniques as needed for addressing questions of scientific importance that would otherwise remain inaccessible. We are interested in studying systems ranging from model surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum to “real” systems under ambient conditions.

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John A. McGuire
Assistant Professor of Physics
Office: 4214 Biomedical Physical Sciences
Phone: (517)884-5670
E-mail: mcguire [at] pa.msu.edu

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Department of Physics and Astronomy
Michigan State University
4214 Biomedical Physical Sciences
East Lansing, MI 48824-2320