faculty+staff
Jenny Magnes
- Assistant Professor of Physics
- office: Sanders Physics 103
- phone: 845.437.7081
- e-mail: Jenny Magnes
- website: faculty.vassar.edu/jemagnes/
education
- Ph.D., Molecular Quantum Optics, Temple University, 2003
- M.A., Physics, Temple University, 2000
- B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Delaware State University, 1997
- B.A., English, University of Maryland, 1995
teaching interests
- Introductory Physics
- Applied Optics
- Laser Physics
- Modern Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Research (Optics, Molecular Optics, Spectroscopy)
research interests
Jenny Magnes has researched various areas involving optics: diatomic spectroscopy of alkalis, quantum optics, molecular optics, opto-mechanical techniques as well as the investigation of nano-structures. Jenny Magnes is interested in developing techniques that are beneficial during classroom interactions. She has also successfully involved undergraduates in her research and bringing research topics into the classroom.