Alan DeWeerd Ph.D.
Professor
Physics
Education
- Ph.D., physics, University of Wisconsin
- M.S., physics, University of Wisconsin
- B.S., physics, University of California, Irvine
Professional Background
Research
Alan DeWeerd’s current research focuses on quantum optics experiments involving single photons and entangled pairs of photons. He has worked with students on a wide range of projects, including light scattering from microscopic particles, optical tweezers, and negative refraction. He has also published extensively in physics education journals.
Academic Experience
- Assistant professor, Department of Physics, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1996–1998
Areas of Expertise
- Physics education
- Quantum optics
Publications
- “Proof Without Words: The Geometric Series of 1/7 Using a Regular Hexagon,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
- “Proof Without Words: Three Geometric Series Using a Regular Hexagon,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
- “The Geometric Series of 1/5 Using a Square,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
- “Visual Proofs of an Identity for the Golden Ratio,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
- “Proof Without Words: The Geometric Series of 1/4 and 1/2 Through Tessellations of a Regular Hexagon,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
- “Proof Without Words: The Geometric Series of 1/4,” with Isaac H. DeWeerd, submitted for publication.
Awards and Service
- Faculty Research Grant and Hewlett Faculty Development Grant (construction of an optical tweezers), 2002
- Department of Education Graduate Assistantship in Areas of National Need, 1991–1994
- Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1990–1991
- Outstanding Senior in Physics, 1990
- Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, 1989
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1988
Affiliations
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Physical Society
- Council on Undergraduate Research