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James D. D. Martin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo. His primary research focuses on experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics, particularly Rydberg atoms and their interactions under various conditions. He leads the Martin Group, investigating topics like Rydberg atom-surface interactions, electric field sensitivity reduction, and quantum manipulation techniques using atom chips.
Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses such as Phys 701 (Quantum Mechanics) and Phys 706 (Electromagnetic Theory), alongside undergraduate courses like Phys 267 (Probability and Data Analysis) and Phys 358 (Thermal Physics). Recent teaching includes Phys 267 in Winter/Spring 2025 and Phys 701 in Fall 2024.
His laboratories are located in Rooms 139 and 140 of the Physics Building. Key contributions include developing methods for frequency stabilization using Pound-Drever-Hall techniques and exploring resonant energy transfer mechanisms between cold Rydberg atoms. He actively supervises graduate and undergraduate research, with notable student projects documented in thesis publications.
