معرفی
Greg Gbur is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Optical Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Rochester (2001). His research focuses on classical optics, including inverse problems, coherence theory, singular optics, and nanoscale light interactions. Notably, he has authored books on invisibility science and falling cats' physics. His work explores invisibility cloaking, plasmonics, and medical imaging techniques involving scattering effects. Dr. Gbur runs two blogs, Skulls in the Stars and Science Chamber of Horrors, and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals in optics and physics. His research also involves coherence vortices, superresolution imaging via superoscillations, and the application of singular optics in turbulence and quantum systems.
Education: Ph.D. Theoretical Physics, University of Rochester (2001).
Research interests span four core areas:
- Inverse Problems: Medical imaging techniques and non-unique solutions in scattering experiments.
- Light Interaction on the Nanoscale: Plasmons, surface plasmon-enhanced transmission, and supercompact disc systems.
- Coherence Theory: Partially coherent beam propagation, atmospheric turbulence effects, and speckle reduction.
- Singular Optics: Optical vortices, phase singularities, and their applications in vortex beam engineering.
His publications highlight advancements in coherence-orbital angular momentum matrices, directional invisibility cloaks, and experimental validations of theoretical models. Collaborations include work with researchers on coherence-engineered trapping and turbulence-resistant beams. His blogs integrate historical perspectives with cutting-edge optics research.
