Nicholas Martin

Nicholas Martin is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kentucky. A APS Fellow, he specializes in Experimental Atomic Physics with a focus on electron scattering and laser-assisted collision studies.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Physics, Oxford University (1971)
  • M.Sc. in Physics, Oxford University (1972)
  • M.A. in Physics, Oxford University (1977)
  • D. Phil. in Experimental Atomic Physics, Oxford University (1977)

His research spans electron impact excitation, ionization of atoms, (e,2e) spectroscopy, and non-dipole effects in photoelectron studies. Recent work examines polarization-dependent laser-assisted electron scattering and autoionizing level dynamics in helium. Publications analyze binary-recoil peak ratios, dressed-atom effects, and complex Fano resonance parameters using advanced quantum interference spectroscopy.

Selected publications demonstrate expertise in atomic collision dynamics, electron correlation, and laser-modified scattering processes. Themes include autoionization mechanisms, non-dipole effects, and resonance structure analysis in atomic systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • APS Fellow

He has mentored graduate students including David Brian Thompson, Robert Bauman, and Brian Kim. His laboratory (CP313, CP056) employs advanced electron spectroscopy techniques, with collaborations in quantum optics and plasma physics. Current work continues his decades-long investigation of electron-atom interactions through experimental and theoretical approaches.