PEER REVIEWED PAPERS
* indicates undergraduate student who I mentored + indicates a post-doc
Peer Reviewed Physics Research Papers
20. “Measurement of the DC resistance of semiconductor thin film-gas systems: comparison to several transport
models”, Barbara Carrico*, J. Saredy, J. L. Tracy*, N. Patel, J. Garner and L. Gasparov, J. Appl. Phys. 101 (2007).
19. “Nonlinear magnetization behavior near the spin-glass transition in the layered III-VI diluted magnetic
semiconductor, Ga1-xMnxS”, T. M. Pekarek, E. M. Watson, J. Garner, P. M. Shand, I. Miotkowski and A. K.
Ramdas, J. Appl. Phys. 101, 09D511 (2007).
18. “Exploration of the Magnetization of Ga1-xMnxS over a wide range of concentrations, 0.008<x<0.18”, J. L.
Tracy*, R. Mourad*, J. Garner, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, J. Appl. Phys. 99, 08D507
(2006).
17. “Anisotropic Magnetization of the III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor In1-xMnxS in the Mixed State”, J. L.
Tracy*, G. Franzese*, Ashlee Byrd*, J. Garner, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, Phys. Rev. B
72, 165201 (2005).
16. “The Singlet Model of the Anisotropic Magnetization of the III-VI Dilute Magnetic Semiconductor, In1-xMnxS”,
G. Franzese*, Ashlee Byrd*, James Tracy*, J. Garner, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, J. Appl.
Phys. 97, 10D308 (2005).
15. “Calculation of the Magnetization of the Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor, Ga1-xMnxS”, C.
Fuller*, A. Douglas*, J. Garner, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, Phys. Rev. B 65, 195211
(2002).
14. “High Magnetic Field Measurements on the Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Ga1-xMnxS”, T. M.
Pekarek, C. Maymi*, J. Garner, D. Hall, I. Miotkowski, A. K. Ramdas, J. Appl. Phys. 91, 7496 (2002).
13. “Magnetic Measurements on the Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Ga1-xFexSe”,
T. M. Pekarek, C. L. Fuller*, J. Garner, B. C. Crooker, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, J. Appl.
Phys., 89, 7030 (2001).
12. “Specific Heat of Proximity-Coupled Superconducting Multilayers”, J. Garner, T. Pekarek, and R.
Benedek, J. Phys. and Chem. of Solids, 61, 979 (2000).
11. “Magnetic Measurements on the Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Ga1-xMnxS”,
T. M. Pekarek, M. Duffy*, J. Garner, B. C. Crooker, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, J. Appl. Phys.
87, 6448(2000).
10. “Parallel Algorithms for Modeling Superconductors”, J. Garner, Mark Jones, and Paul Plassmann,
Ed. Arthur Mirin, Computing at the Leading Edge, U.S. Dept. of Energy, publication UCRL-TB-111084,
National Energy Research Supercomputer Center (1993).
9. “Critical Fields of Josephson-Coupled Superconducting Multilayers”, J. Garner, M. Spanbauer*, R.
Benedek, Katherine J. Strandburg, S. Wright, and P. Plassmann, Phys. Rev. B45, 7973(1992).
8. “Solution to Ginzburg-Landau Equations for Inhomogeneous Superconductors by Nonlinear
Optimization”, J. Garner and R. Benedek, Phys.Rev.B42,6027(1990).
7. “Electronic Structure Calculation for Metals by Local Optimization”, C. Woodward +, B. I. Min+, R. Benedek,
and J. Garner, Phys.Rev.B39,4853(1989).
6. “Comparison of Optimization Methods for Electronic Structure Calculations”, J. Garner, S. G.
Das, B. I. Min+, C. Woodward+, and R. Benedek, Phys.Rev.B39, 12899(1989).
5. “Electronic Structure Calculations by Nonlinear Optimization: Applications to Metals:, C. Woodward +,
B. I. Min+, R. Benedek, and J. Garner, Eds. D.P.Landau and H. B. Schuttler, Computer Simulation
Studies in Condensed Matter Physics:Recent Developments, Springer Proceedings in Physics 33,
(Springer-Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg, 1989).
4. “Dynamical Optimization Techniques for the Calculation of Electronic Structure in Solids”, R. Benedek,
B. I. Min+, and J. Garner, Material Sciences Forum 37, 87(1989).
3. “Model Calculation of Two-Dimensional Angular Correlation for Positron Annihilation at a Metal
Surface”, J. Garner and R. Benedek, J. Phys. F16, L165(1986).
2. “Theory of Far-Infrared Absorption in Superconducting Composites”, J. Garner and D. Stroud,
Phys. Rev. B28, 2447(1983).
1. “Influence of Macroscopic Defects on Transport Properties in Anisotropic Conductors”, J. Garner and
D. Stroud, Phys. Rev. B25, 3199(1982).
Peer Reviewed Physics History or Education Publications
8. The Physics of the Natural Philosophers, James Luther Garner, Pearson (2008).
7. “The Pendulum as a Vehicle for Transitioning from Classical to Quantum Mechanics: History, Quantum
Concepts, and Educational Challenges”, M. Barnes, J. Garner, and D. Reid+, Journal of Science and Education 13
417 (2004).
6. “Hypothetical Pre-Classical Equations of Motion”, Ed Disy and J. Garner, The Physics Teacher, 37,
42 (1999). (Ed was a physics teacher at Nease High School in Jacksonville.)
5. “Participant’s Report on the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education”, J. Garner
(Invited Talk), American Association of Physics Teachers Announcer 26, No. 4, 40(1996). This
conference was held in January 1997 in Phoenix, AZ.
4. “Repackaging Undergraduate Physics Programs”, J. Garner, The International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education: The Changing Role of the Physics Department in Modern Universities,
Eds. Edward F. Redish and John S. Rigden, American Institute of Physics, Conf. Proc. 399, 787(1997).
This conference was held at the University of Maryland in Summer 1996.
3. “Numerical Solution to the Schrodinger Equation by Constrained Optimization”, J. Garner,
Computers in Physics, Jul/Aug 1990.
2. “Applications of Newtonian Dynamics to Curve Fitting”, S. Swanson* and J. Garner, American Journal
of Physics 57, 698(1989).
1. “A Numerical Investigation of the Classical Dynamics of a Particle in a Time-Dependent Magnetic
Field”, E. O’Neill* and J. Garner, American Journal of Physics 56, 440(1988).
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS:
* indicates undergraduate student who I mentored + indicates a post-doc
44. Presentation at the 52nd MMM meeting in Nov 2007 in Tampa, “Magnetization of In1-xMnxSe: a new III-VI
diluted magnetic semiconductor”, D. Meda*, J. Garner, T. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski and A. K. Ramdas.
43. Presentation at the March 2007 American Physical Society meeting in Denver, “Measurements of the DC
resistance of thin film semiconductors-gas systems: comparison to the effective medium approximation”, J. Garner,
B. Carrico, J. Saredy, J. Tracy and N. Patel, Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc. , March 2007, page 569.
42. Presentation for the 50th MMM meeting in San Jose, CA in Nov. 2005. “Explorations of the Magnetization of
Ga1-xMnxS over a wide range of concentrations, 1<x<0.19%”, J. Garner, J. L. Tracy*, R. Mourad*, T. M. Pekarek,
I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas,
41. “The Singlet Model of the Anisotropic Magnetization of the III-VI Dilute Magnetic Semiconductor, In1-xMnxS”,
G. Franzese*, Ashlee Byrd*, James Tracy*, J. Garner, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, poster
session of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials conference in Jacksonville, Fall 2004.
40. “Model of Anisotripic Magnetization of In1-xMnxS: Comparison to Experiment”, J. Garner, G. Franzese, Ashlee
Byrd, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas, Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc. 49, 1255 (2004).
39. Participant in the Gordon Research Conference on Nanoscale Physics (Summer 2003)
38. “Magnetization and Specific Heat Calculations on the Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor
Ga1-xMnxS”, J. Garner, C.Fuller*, A. Douglas*, T. M. Pekarek, I. Miotkowski, and A. K. Ramdas,
Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc. 46, 178 (2001).
37. “New Approaches to Physics Instruction”, J. Garner, presented April 10,1998 to the UNF Department
of Natural Sciences.
36. “Gleanings From Aristotelian Dynamics”, J. Garner, UNF Natural Sciences Department Seminar,
Spring 1996.
35. “Making Your Own World Wide Web Homepage Using HTML”, J. Garner, UNF Natural
Sciences Department Seminar, Fall 1995
34. “Applications of Ginzburg-Landau Theory of Superconductivity”, J. Garner, UNF Engineering
Society, Feb. 9, 1995.
33. “Interface Effects on the Specific Heat of Proximity-Coupled Superconducting Multilayers”, B. Hughes*
and J. Garner, Midwest Solid State Theory Symposium, University of Missouri, Oct 15-16, 1994.
(Bruce was a Stanton High School physics teacher.)
32. “Torque on Tilted Vortices in Layered Superconductors within the Lawrence-Doniach Model”, J.
Garner, M. Palumbo+, P. Plassmann, M. Jones+, and R. Benedek, Bull. Amer. Phys. Soc.38,581(1993).
31. “Modeling of Layered Superconductors”, J. Garner, UNF Natural Sciences Department Seminar,
April 19,1993.
30. “Modeling of Layered Superconductors”, J. Garner, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga,
Department of Physics Seminar, April, 1993.
29. “Modern Physics and Electronics Laboratory Workshop”, NSF-Sponsored Workshop, Miami University,
Oxford, OH, May, 1993.
28. “Vortices in Layered Superconductors”, J. Garner, Bradley University, Department of Physics
Seminar, November, 1992.
27. “Critical Fields and Vortices In Josephson-Coupled Multilayers”, J. Garner, M. Spanbauer*, R.
Benedek, S. Wright, and P. Plassmann, Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc. 37 (1992).
26. “Properties of Nb/Zr and Pb/Sn Superconducting Multilayers From Ginzburg-Landau Theory”,
J. Garner, Ernest Barreto*, R. Benedek, and P.R. Broussard, Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc. 36, 664(1991).
25. “Vortices in Josephson-Coupled Superconducting Multilayers”, MidwestSolid State Theory Symposium,
Oct. 1991, Michigan State University.
24. “Chaotic Behavior of Nonlinear Mappings: Applications to Ginzburg-Landau”, Material Sciences
Division, Condensed Matter Theory Group Seminar, Argonne National Laboratory, Jan. 16, 1991.
23. “Integrating Physics and Calculus”, NSF-Sponsored Workshop, July, 1991, Colorado School of
Mines, Golden, CO.
22. “The Upper Critical Field for Nb/Ta Multilayers by Numerical Solution to the Ginzburg-Landau
Equation”, J. Garner and R. Benedek, Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc.35,797(1990).
21. “Superconducting Bilayers”, Eric Johnson* and J. Garner, Illinois Section of the American
Association of Physics Teachers, Spring Meeting at Southern Illinois University, 1990.
20. “Solution to the Ginzburg-Landau for Pb-Sn and Nb-Zr Multilayer Systems”, E. Barreto*, J. Garner,
R. Benedek, P. R. Broussard, C. Hile, and J. More, Amoco Research Conference, Oct. 1990, Chicago,
Illinois
19. “Solution to Ginzburg-Landau Equations for Layered Superconductors by Nonlinear Optimization”,
J. Garner and R. Benedek, Bull.Amer. Phys.Soc. 34, 910(1989).
18. “Solution to the GL Equation for Layered Superconductors by Nonlinear Optimization”, J. Garner,
Phys. Dept. Seminar, Indiana State University , March, 1989.
17. “Analysis of Superconducting Multilayers”, J. Garner, Material Sciences Division, Condensed Matter
Theory Group Seminar, Argonne National Laboratory, July 1989.
16. “Green’s Function Solution to the Steepest Descents Equations of Motion for Electronic Structure”,
J.Garner, R. Benedek, and B. I. Min, Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc.33, 353(1988).
15. “A Numerical Investigation of the Motion of a Charge in a Time-Dependent Magnetic Field”, E. O’Neill*
and J. Garner, Phys.Dept. Seminar, Bradley University, May, 1988.
14. “Applications of Nonlinear Optimization to Electronic Structure and Superconductivity”, J. Garner,
Physics Dept. Seminar, Illinois State University, September, 1988.
13. “Simulated Annealing for One Particle Systems”, J.Garner and R. Benedek, Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc.
32, 574(1987).
12. “Dynamical Optimization with Model Potentials”, Dept. Phys. Seminar, Bradley University, Oct.
1987.
11. “Dynamic Functional Optimization: Few-Body Applications”, J. Garner, Material Sciences Division,
Condensed Matter Theory Seminar, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, July 1987.
10. “Curve Fitting: A Mechanical Analogy”, S. Swanson* and J. Garner, Phys.Dept. Seminar, Bradley
University, May 1987.
9. “A Square-Well Jellium Model for Positron Annihilation at a Metallic Surface”, J.Garner
andR.Benedek,Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc.31,630(1986
8. “Simulated Annealing for a Single Particle System”, J.Garner, Midwest Solid State Theory
Symposium, Amoco, Chicago, Oct. 1986.
7. “Simulated Annealing in Condensed Matter Physics”, J. Garner, Material Sciences Division, Condensed
Matter Theory Seminar, Argonne Lab August 1986.
6. “A Square-Well Jellium Model for Positron Annihilation at Metallic Surfaces”, Phys. Dept.
Seminar, Bradley University, May 1986.
5. “Theory of Far-Infrared Absorption in Superconducting Composites’, J. Garner, Phys. Dept. Seminar,
Gordon College, Boston, Mass., March 1985.
4. “Undergraduate Education in Chemistry and Physics”, Proc. of the Chicago Conf. of Liberal
Education, No.1, Oct. 1985, University of Chicago.
3. “Recent Advances in High-Energy Physics Workshop”, May 1985, Argonne National Laboratory.
2. “A Ginzburg-Landau Study of Bimetallic Layered Superconductors”, J. Garner and D. Stroud,
Bull.Amer.Phys.Soc.28, 1277(1983).
1. “Optical Properties of Superconducting-Insulator Random Composites”, J.Garner, Exxon Research
and Development Center, Newark, New Jersey, March 1983.
GRANTS AND AWARDS:
Pending Resubmittal: Petroleum Research Fund grant proposal ($43,000)
31. 2007 UNF Teaching Grant $7,500
30. 2007 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for student)
29. 2006 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for student)
28. 2005-2006 United States Department of Defense $43,936 (JG) of a total sum of $858,060
27. 2005 UNF Research Grant $5,000
26. 2005 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for student)
25. 2005 NASA Grant: Project Launch $5,000
24. 2004 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for a student)
23. 2003 UNF Research Grant $5,000
22. 2003 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for student)
21. 2002 Physics Consultant for NSF-Funded Urban Systemic Initiative Grant $5000
20. 2001 Nominated for a UNF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
19. 1999-2001 Research Corporation Grant $37,670
18. 2001 UNF Research Grant $2,300 (for a student)
17. 2000 UNF Research Grant $5,000
16. 2000 Higher Educational Consortium Grant $2,300
15. 1999 UNF Research Grant $5,000
14. 1999 UNF Research Grant for a student $2,000
13. 1998 Nominated for a UNF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
12. 1994 UNF TSI Grant $3,000
11. 1992-1994 National Science Foundation Grant $47,000
10. 1992 Argonne National Laboratory Visiting Scientist Grant $7,000
9. 1991 Argonne National Laboratory Sabbatical Grant $25,000
8. 1990 Bradley Research Grant $3,000
7. 1990 Amoco Research Grant $3,000
6. 1989 Burlington Northern Outstanding Bradley Faculty Research Award $1,500
5. 1989 Heuser Research Grant $1,500
4. 1988 Bradley Research Grant $1,500
3. 1987 Bradley Research Grant $1,500
2. 1986 Argonne National Laboratory Research Grant $6,000
1. 1985 Argonne National Laboratory Research Grant $6,000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Lower Level
● Introduction to physics with lab
● Calculus physics I and II with labs
● Honor’s class on the arms race
● Algebra physics I and II with labs
● Statics and dynamics
● Honor’s class on physics of everyday life
Upper Level
● Classical mechanics
● Electricity and magnetism
● Quantum mechanics
● Non-linear dynamics and chaos
● Solid state physics
● Mathematical physics
● Optics
● Statistical mechanics
● Advanced topics in physics
● Advanced classical dynamics