Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hershfield Lab
Led by Selman Hershfield · Physics
What we study
The lab studies how electrons move in tiny materials like quantum dots and magnetic layers. They use math and computer models to understand these systems, which are important for technology.
What working here is like
- Computational
- Reading, writing & theory
- No organisms (data only)
- Coding helps
- Papers
- 3
Recent papers, explained
- Scaling of current-voltage characteristics of bulk heterojunction solar cells
2025 · Next Energy
Models how material structure affects current-voltage curves in solar cells.
- Simulation of Ternary Organic Solar Cells to Study the Effects of Morphology and Material Properties on Power Output
2022 · UF Journal of Undergraduate Research
Simulates ternary solar cells to optimize power output by adjusting material placement.
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- Magnetism in graphene flakes with edge disorder
2021 · Physical review. B./Physical review. B
Calculates magnetization in graphene flakes with different edge defects.
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How to reach out
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