Dr. Peter Cook
MON. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WED. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FRI. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Education
PhD Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2011.
Thesis: NEXAFS Spectroscopy of Biomimetic Dye Molecules for Solar Cells
MA Physics, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2007.
BS Physics (with optics and math), Calvin College, 2006.
Courses
PHYS 107 – Algebra based Introductory Mechanics
PHYS 201 – Calculus based Introductory Mechanics
PHYS 202 – Calculus based Introductory Electromagnetism and Optics
PHYS 311 – Classical Mechanics
PHYS 321 – Electrical Circuits and Electronics
PHYS 375 – Advanced Physics Laboratory
PHYS 381 – Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 448 – Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Interests
- Shining X-rays on organic dyes to learn about their electronic structure.
- Alternative energy sources especially next generation solar cells that are inexpensive to produce.
- Physics demonstrations – A good demonstration or experiment can immediately help someone to understand some aspect of the physical world and often more forcefully than a long explanation. Other times a demonstration doesn’t seem to help. I want to better understand what makes the difference.
- Music – I am a pianist and I especially enjoy playing and singing with others. The physics of sound and music is my favorite part of physics that I teach each year.
- Philosophy/theology – The interface and interaction of faith, reason, and science fascinates me.
- Students who want to understand the world around them.
Recent Publications
F J Himpsel, P L Cook, I Zegkinoglou, I Boukahil, R Qiao, W Yang, S C Pemmaraju, D Prendergast, C X Kronawitter, M G Kibria, Z Mi, L Vayssieres.
Synchrotron-based spectroscopy for solar energy conversion.
Proc. SPIE 9560, Solar Hydrogen and Nanotechnology X, 95600G (2015).
P S Johnson, J M Garcia-Lastra, C Kennedy, N Jersett, I Boukahil, F J Himpsel, P L Cook.
Crystal field of porphyrins and phthalocyanines from polarization-dependent 2p-to-3d multiplets.
J. Chem. Phys. 140, 114706 (2014).
F J Himpsel, P L Cook, G de la Torre; J M Garcia-Lastra, R Gonzalez-Moreno, J-H Guo, R J Hamers, C X Kronawitter, P S Johnson, J E Ortega, D Pickup, M-E Ragoussi, C Rogero, A Rubio, R E Ruther, L Vayssieres, W Yang, I Zegkinoglou.
Design of Solar Cell Materials via Soft X-ray Spectroscopy.
Review article at J of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena 190, 2 (2013).
P S Johnson, P L Cook, I Zegkinoglou, J M García-Lastra, A Rubio, R E Ruther, R J Hamers, F J Himpsel.
Electronic Structure of Fe- vs. Ru-Based Dye Molecules.
J. Chem. Phys. 138, 044709 (2013).
- Physics
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- Chemistry and Physics
- Dean of Academic Affairs
- Department Chairs
UW-Superior Schedule of Classes for Cook, Peter L
Fall Semester 2019
For up to date information on all schedules, please refer to the class search page in the E-Hive.
Note: the Class Schedule information below reflects data as of June 17, 2019 1:30 AM.
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| Class Nbr. | Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Class Sect. | Credits | Bldg. | Room | Days | Time | Seats Open | |
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| 2086 | PHYS 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I 09/04/2019 - 12/13/2019 All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit. | 101 | 5.00 | BARS | 0210 | MWF | 10:00AM- 10:50AM | 15 of 24 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | |
09/04/2019 - 12/13/2019 All Natural Science classes will be assessed a program fee of $12 per credit. | ||||||||||
| 2087 | PHYS 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I Lab 09/04/2019 - 12/13/2019 | 501 | 0.00 | BARS | 0210 | Th | 9:00AM- 11:50AM | 15 of 24 open Wait List: 15 of 15 | |
09/04/2019 - 12/13/2019 | ||||||||||