Douglas Hamilton

Professor Emeritus

Physics

Research Interests

Professor Hamilton studies the optical properties of ions that are doped into solid-state host crystals and glasses.  He uses laser techniques such as two-photon absorption and Raman scattering to investigate the role of temperature, host composition and environmental properties on the optical characteristics of these materials.

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Education

• Ph.D., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1976
• B.A., Physics, University of Colorado, 1971

Experience

• 2011-2013: Interim Head, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
• 2009-2010: Interim Vice Provost, University of Connecticut
• 2006-2011: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut
• 1979-present: Professor, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
• 1977-1979: Research Associate, Physics and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Publications