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Kim Milton, George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Physics, milton@nhn.ou.edu


One of the primary thrusts of the theoretical high energy group at the University of Oklahoma lies in developing nonperturbative methods for use in quantum field theories and gauge theories. Previous programs under development included the quantum finite-element lattice method, variational perturbation theory, the delta expansion applied to symmetry breaking, and analytic perturbation theory. Substantial efforts had been made to understand the possible existence of magnetic monopoles. A new class of quantum field theories which respect PT symmetry but not Hermiticity is now being investigated. Applications are being made to quantum electrodynamics and quantum chromodynamics. Vacuum energy phenomena (the Casimir effect) are being studied in contexts ranging from cosmological through hadronic to condensed matter systems. Particularly of interest are questions of divergences encountered in such calculations, and of thermal corrections to such effects in real materials. Gravitational implications of quantum vacuum energy are particularly important. Techniques for extracting exact Casimir interactions between distinct bodies are being developed. Repulsive Casimir forces are being investigated, and applications to practical devices are under study.

The work of Milton's research group is supported by grants from the US National Science Foundation, the Julian Schwinger Foundation, and the Simons Foundation.

For Physics 5583, Classical Electrodynamics II, Spring 2013, click here.

For my recent papers click here.

For my recent books click here.

For my current vita click here for postscript format, or here for pdf.

For a one-page minivita click here for postscript format, or here for pdf.