Latvian Academy of Sciences

Latvian PHYSICISTS

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Last updated: November 6 , 2002

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Anatolijs AFANASJEVS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Nuclear Physics

• A.V.Afanasjev, P.Ring. Properties of superdeformed fission isomers in the cranked relativistic Harttree-Bogoliubov theory. – Acta Physisa Hungarica, N.S. – Heavy Ion Physics, 2001, vol.1-3, pp.139-144.

Born: 1962, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Miera iela 31, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5840. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: jberzins@lanet.lv
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Marcis AUZINSH, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics

- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Laser Spectroscopy
- Quantum Interference

• M.Auzinsh, R.Ferber. Optical Polarization of Molecules, 1995, Cambridge University Press, 304p.
• J.Alnis, M.Auzinsh. Alignment - orientation conversion in molecules in an external magnetic field caused by Hyperfine structure. - The European Phys. Journ., D, 2000, vol.11, pp.91-97.

Born: 1956, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 703 3750. Fax: +371 703 3751.
E-mail: mauzins@latnet.lv

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• Physics

- Theoretical Physics
- Atomic and Laser Physics
- Field Theory
- Nonlinear Equations and Solitons

• I.Bersons, A.Kulsh, P.Veilande. Classical form factor for nlm - n'l'm' transitions in the hydrogen atom. - Phys.Letters, A, 2000, vol., Nr 277, pp.223-226.

Born: 1935, Talsi, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9747. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: bersons@latnet.lv

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• Physics

    - Solid State Physics: exitonic processes in ionic materials; radiation defect  creation, stability and recombination

• B.Berzina, L.Trinkler, J.Sils, E.Palcevskis. Oxygen-related defects and energy accumulation in aluminum nitride ceramics. – Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2001, vol.156, pp.241-247.

Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7253592. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: baiber@latnet.lv
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Janis BERZINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics   
      -   Nuclear Physics

• P.Prokofjevs, L.I.Simonova, M.Balodis, J.Berzins et al. Nuclear structure of ¹⁶⁶Ho studied in neutron-capture, (d,p), and (d, ³He) reactions. – Phys.Rev. C, 2000, vol.61, 044305, p.43
• P.Prokofjevs, L.I.Simonova, M.Balodis, J.Berzins et al. Nuclear structure of 181Hf studied in (n,g ) and (d,p) reactions. - Nucl.Phys. A, 2001 (in press)

Born: 1936, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Miera iela 31, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 294 5840. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: jberzins@lanet.lv

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Uldis BERZINSH, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Atomic Physics
  - Laser Spectroscopy

• Z.S.Li, H.Lundberg, U.Berzinsh, S.Johansson, S.Svanberg. The FERRUM project: radiative lifetimes of the 3d5(6S)4s4p(3P)y6Po states of Fe II measured with time -resolved vacuum ultra-violet laser spectroscopy. - J.Phys. B: At. Mol. Opt. Phys., 2001, 34, pp.1-8.

Born: 1958, Mazsalaca, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9727. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: buldissn@latnet.lv

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Uldis BETHERS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Mathematical Modelling in hydrology

• V.Berzins, U.Bethers, J.Sennikovs. Hydrographic regime of the Gulf of Riga between the years 1991 and 1995. – Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, Sect.B, 2001, vol.55, No 4, pp.152- 156.

Born: 1965, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological
Processes
Zellu iela 8, Riga, LV 1002, Latvia

Phone: +371 761 5711. Fax: +371 761 5711
E-mail: bethers@latnet.lv

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Elmars BLUMS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics

- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Magnetohydrodynamics
- Magnetic Fluids

• E.Blums, A.Cebers, M.Maiorov. Magnetic Fluids, Berlin-New-York: Walter de Gryuter&Co, 1997, 416pp.
• T.Voelker, E.Blums, S.Odenbach. Thermodiffusive processes in ferrofluids. – Magnetohydrodynamics, 2001, vol.37, No.3, pp.274-278.

Born: 1936, Liepaja, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 2944664. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: eblums@sal.lv

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Juris BLUMS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Semiconductor Physics
  - Laser Annealing of Material
  - Heterogeneous Precipitation of Silicon Oxide in Silicon

• Yu.Blums. The spatial distribution of SiO precipitates grown in silicon at laser induced centers. - Solid State Phenomena, 1999, vol.69/70, pp.339-344.

Born: 1968, Jurmala, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Technical Physics
Azenes iela 14, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9376. Fax: +371 782 0094
E-mail: blum@latnet.lv
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Valerijs BONDARENKO, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Nuclear Physics

• P.Prokofjevs, L.I.Simonova, M.Balodis, J.Berzins, V.Bondarenko et al. The g g -coincidence measurements of ¹⁶⁶Ho from the (n,g ) reactions. – Fizika B287, Zagreb, 2000, 3, pp.97-110

Born: 1938, Yaroslavl, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Miera iela 31, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5840. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: jberzins@lanet.lv
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Andrejs CEBERS, Dr.habil.phys.

Main interests

• Physics
  - Hydrodynamics
  - Pattern Formation, Nonlinear Phenomena, Free Boundary Phenomena
  - Soft Magnetic and Dielectric Media

• E.Blums, A.Cebers, M.Majorov. Magnetic Liquids. Berlin-New York: Walter de Gryter, 1997, 416p.
• A.Cebers. Magnetic-field-induced anisotropic curvature elasticity of a vesicle membrane containing magnetic polyions. – Phys. Rev. E, 2001, vol.63, N 4 –041512-10.

Born: 1947, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7522213. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: aceb@tesla.sal.lv

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Roberts DAMBURGS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Theoretical Physics

• R.Damburg, B.Baranovsky. The manifestation of chaotic behaviour of the hydrogen atom in the presence of uniform electric field. In: New Methods in Quantum Theory (Eds.C.Tipsis et al), Dordecht/Boston/Lnd, 1996, pp.99-134.
• R.Damburg, B.Baranovsky. On the peculiarity in the behavior of the photoionization of atoms in the presence of a uniform electric field. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 1999, 1, pp.70-76.

Born: 1930, Sankt-Petersburg, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9747. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: damburg@latnet.lv
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Jurijs DEKHTYARS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Solid State Physics
  - Electron Spectroscopy

• T.Bogucharska, Yu.Dekhtyar, A.Katashevs, A.Pavlenko et al. Structure of bone affected by radiation. – Proc. of intern. Conf. “Biomedical Engineering”, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, 2001, pp.97-100.

Born: 1947, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Electrotechnics and Electronics Materials and Technologies Institute
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1050, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9422. Fax: +371 708 9383
E-mail: dekhtyar@latnet.lv

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Roberts EGLITIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Solid State Physics
  - Theoretical Physics

• E.Heifets, R.I.Eglitis, E.A.Kotomin, J.Maier, G.Borstel. Ab initio modeling of surface structure for SrTiO₃ perovskite crystals. - Phys.Rev., B., 2001, vol.64, 235417, pp.1-5.

Born: 1966, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics 
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 3085. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: reglitis@latnet.lv

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Juris EKMANIS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Solid State Physics
  - Semiconductor Physics
  - Radiation Dosimetry

• Yu.Ekmanis, Yu.Rud, I.Radchenko,. Optical properties of magnetic colloids of iron and cobalt. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2001, 2, pp.51-64.

Born: 1941, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Institute of Physical Energetics
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 1373. Fax: +371 782 0339
E-mail: ekmanis@lza.lv

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Ruvins FERBERS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Atomic and Molecular Physics
  - Laser Spectroscopy

• A.Zaitsevskii, R.Ferber, R.Cimiraglia. Ab Initio quasirelativistic calculations on angular momentum and magnetic couplings of molecular electronic states. – Chem.Phys. Lett., 2002, vol.356, pp.277-283.
• M.Auzinsh, R.Ferber. Optical Polarization of Molecules, 1995, Cambridge University Press, 304p.

Born: 1946, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 703 3754. Fax: +371 703 3751
E-mail: ferber@latnet.lv

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Janis FREIBERGS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• J.E.Freibergs, A.T.Tabereaux. MHD models for industrial aluminum reduction cells. – Proceedings of 4^th Intern. PAMIR conf. On Magnetohydrodynamic at Down of 3^rd Millenium, Presqu’ile de Giens, France, Sept.18-22, 2000, pp.155-160.

Born: 1946, Kazganda, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4700. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: jf@sal.lv
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Jevgenijs GABRUSENOKS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Solid State Physics
  - Semiconductor Materials
  - Spectroscopy

• J.Gabrusenoks, A.Veispals, A.von Czarnowski, K.H.Meiwes-Broer. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy of WO₃ CdWO_4. - Electrochim. Acta, 2001, vol.46, pp.2229-2231.

Born: 1953, Ludza distr, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics 
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 725 1691. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: gabrusen@latnet.lv

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Erna GAILITE (KARULE), Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Theoretical Physics

• E.Karule (E.Gailite). Closed form for two photon free-free transition matrix elements. – Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2000, vol.59, pp.155-157.

Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9747. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: karule@latnet.lv
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Agris GAILTIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• A.Gailitis, O.Lielausis, E.Platacis et al. Magnetic field saturation in the Riga Dynamo experiment. – Phys.Rev.Lett., 2001, vol.86, pp.3024-3027.

Born: 1935, Valmiera, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5821. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: gailitis@sal.lv

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Jurijs GELFGATS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• M.Abricka, Yu.Gelfgats, J.Krumis. Influence of combined electromagnetic fields on the heat/mass transfer in the Bridgman process. – In: Energy Conservation and Management, 2002, No.43, pp.327-333.

Born: 1936, Moscow, Russia

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5855. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: jglf@sal.lv

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Leonids GORBUNOVS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• L.Gorbunov, A.Klyukin, A.Pedchenko, A.Fedorov. Melt flow instability and vortex structures in Czochralski growth under steady magnetic fields. – Journal of Energy Conversation and Management, 2002, vol.43, pp.317-326.

Born: 1947, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4690. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: leonid@sal.lv
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Larisa GRIGORJEVA, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Electronic Excitations Relaxation in the Insulators
  - Radiation Defects Creation and Recombination in the Insulators

Recent/Representative Publication

• V.Pankratov, L.Grigorjeva, D.Millers, S.Chernov. Luminescence center exicited state absorption in tungstates. – J.Lumin., 2001, vol.427, pp.94-95.

Born: 1947, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0880. Fax: +371 713 2778
E-mail: lgrig@latnet.lv
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Jevgenijs IOLINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
     - Application of the Nuclear Physics Methods for Condensed Matter Investigations

• Eugene M.Iolin, Samuel A.Werner, Michael M.Agamalian. Propagation of neutron de Broglie waves inside the slot cut in a single Si crystal. - Proceedings of SPIEE’46 Annual Meeting, San Diego, July 29-August 3, 2001; published in: Proceedings of SPIE, 2001, vol.4509, pp.33- 43.

Born: 1937, Kansk, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Institute of Physical Energetics
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 8647. Fax: +371 782 0339
E-mail: iolin@edi.lv

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Andris JAKOVICS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Mathematical Modelling of Physical and Technological Processes

• A.Jakovics B.Nacke, V.Frishfelds, I.Madzulis. Influence of melt flow and temperature on erosion of refractory and deposit formation in aluminum melting furnaces. – Energy Transfer and Management, 2002, vol.43, pp.345-352

Born: 1950, Aluksne, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Laboratory for Mathematical Modelling of Environmental and Technological
Processes 
Zellu iela 8, Riga, LV 1002, Latvia

Phone: +371 703 3780. Fax: +371 7033780
E-mail: ajakov@latnet.lv

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Janis JANKOVSKIS, Dr.habil.sc.ing.

• Physics
      - Magnetic Materials and Passive Components

• A.Jankovskis. Resonance/relaxation loss modelling for polycrystalline ferrites based on microstructure data. – Electronic and Electrical Engineering, 2001, No 4(33), pp.14-19.

Born: 1942, Dundaga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications 
Division of Electronic Equipment
Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1055, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9213. Fax: +371 733 8292
E-mail: jankovsk@rsf.rtu.lv
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Roberts KALENDAREVS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics

• A.Kuzmin, J. Purans, R. Kalendarev, D. Pailharey and Y. Mathey. XAS, XRD, AFM and Raman studies of nickel tungstate electrochromic thin films. - Electrochim. Acta, 2001, 46, pp. 2233 - 2236.

Born: 1941, Kokand, Uzbekistan

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 725 1691. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: r.kalend@cfi.lu.lv

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Juris-Roberts KALNINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Theoretical Physics
  - Transport in Heterogeneous Media and Composite Materials

• J.R.Kalnin, E.A.Kotomin, J.Maier. Calculations of the effective diffusion coefficient for inhomogeneous media. - J.Phys. Chem.Solids, 2002, vol.63, pp.449-456.

Born: 1942, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7480. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: simts@latnet.lv

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Janis KLAVINS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Atomic and Molecular Physics

• M.Glodz, A.Huzandrov, J.Klavins et al. Cross sections for l-mixing of K(n² F) (n = 6,7,8) states in collisions with ground-state K(4 ²S) atoms. – Acta Phys. Polonica A, 2000, vol.98, pp.327.

Born: 1951, Cesis, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9758. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: jklavins@latnet.lv
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Janis KLAVINSH, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Magnetohydrodynamics
  - Heat and Mass Transfer

• A.Poznjaks, J.Klavinsh, S.Krysko. Mechanical state dynamics of the rapidly solidifying metal and corresponding thermoelectric effects.- Magnetohydrodynamics, 2001, vol.37, 4, pp.398-403.

Born: 1933, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4653. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: mbroka@sal.lv
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Janis KLEPERIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Semiconductor Material Physics
  - Physical Properties of Olfactometry
  - Sensor Microsystems

• J.Kleperis, L.Grinberga, A.Lusis. Electronic nose: what it is and application examples. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2001, No5, pp.57-66

Born: 1951, Valka distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0538. Fax: +371 711 2583.
E-mail: kleperis@latnet.lv
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Aleksandrs KLYUKINS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
  - Magnetohydrodynamics

• L.Gorbunov, A.Klyukin, A.Pedchenko, A.Fedorov. Melt flow instability and vortex structures in Czochralski growth under steady magnetic fields. – Journal of Energy Conversation and Management, 2002, vol.43, pp.317-326.

Born: 1950, Kazahstan

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4690. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: leonid@sal.lv
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Maris KNITE, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      -  Ferroelectrics, Ferroelastics, Silicides
      -   Physics of Materials, Emerging Engineering Materials

• M.Knite, L.Shebanovs. Optimization of thermal coefficient of electrical resistivity of Co-Ti-Si thin films due to laser induced chemical reactions. - Proc. SPIE, 2001, vol. 4348, pp.282-286
  
• M.Knite, V.Teteris, B.Polyakov, D.Erts. Electric and elastic properties of conductive polymeric nanocomposites on macro- and nanoscales. - Materials Science & Engineering C, 2002, vol.19, pp.15-19.

Born: 1955, Dobele, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Institute of Technical Physics
Azenes iela 14/24, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9376. Fax: +371 761 5765
E-mail: knite@latnet.lv

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Jurijs KOLESNIKOVS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics
      - Transition to Turbulence and Two-dimensional Turbulence Phenomenon
      - Electron Beam Evaporation Magnetic Control
      - Modelling of Atmosphere and Ocean Large-scale Processes in Laboratory Scale

• Ch.Karcher, Yu.Kolesnikov, O.Andreev, A.Thess. Natural convection in a liquid metal heated from above and influenced by a magnetic field. – Eur.J.Mech. B/Fluids, 2002, vol.21, pp.75-90.

Born: 1943, Bashkiria, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5843. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: ykol@sal.lv
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Jevgenijs KOTOMINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Theoretical and Statistical Physics
      - Solid State Physics

• E.Kotomin,V.Kuzovkov. Modern Aspects of Diffusion-Controlled Reactions. Cooperative Phenomena in Bimolecular Processes, Amsterdam:Elsevier, 1996, 610p.
• E.A.Kotomin,V.N.Kuzovkov, A.I.Popov. The kinetics of defect aggregation and metal colloid formation in insulating solids under irradiation. – Radiation Defects and Effects in Solids, 2001, vol.155, pp.113-125.

Born: 1949, Vilnius, Lithuania

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7480. Fax: +371 713 2778.
E-mail: kotomin@latnet.lv

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Leonids KOZLOVSKIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics
      - Optics

• L.V.Kozlovskis. The structure of Ta films, Ta/Fe bilayers and multilayers. – Surface. X-Ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Investigations, 2001, No 11, pp.33-37.

Born: 1952, Byelorussia

Affiliation & Address

Daugavpils University
Parades iela 1, Daugavpils, LV 5407, Latvia

Phone: +371 54 22302. Fax: +371 54 22890
E-mail: leon@dau.lv
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Andris KRUMINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Physics of Ferroelectrics
      - Photonics, Optical Information Technology
      - Material Science, Ceramic Technology

• M.Knite, A.Krumins, D.Millers. Laser - Comoletric Study of fundamental absorption edge in Pb, La(Zr, Ti) O (PLZT) Perovskite. - In: Induced Effects in Advanced Perovskites, Kluwer Academic Publ., 2000, vol.77, pp.405-410.

Born: 1943, Talsi, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 226 1414. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: krumins@latnet.lv

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Alexei KUZMIN, Dr.phys.

• Physics
     - X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
     - Physics of Disordered Materials

• V.L. Aksenov, A.Y. Kuzmin, J. Purans and S.I. Tiutiunnikov. EXAFS spectroscopy at synchrotron-radiation beams (Review). - Phys. Part. Nucl., 2001, 32, pp. 675 – 707 (in English); 1299-1357 (in Russian). . www.dragon.lv/exafs/akuzmin/papers/ak65eng.pdf
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• A.Kuzmin, J. Purans. Local atomic and electronic structure of tungsten ions in scheelite and wolframite AWO₄ crystals. - Rad. Measurements, 2001, 33, pp. 583 - 586.

Born: 1968, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 725 1691. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: a.kuzmin@cfi.lu.lv; xas@latnet.lv

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Vladimir KUZOVKOV, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Theoretical and Statistical Physics
      - Diffusion-Controlled Reactions in Condensed Matter
      - Theory of Surface Catalytic Reactions

• E.Kotomin, V.Kuzovkov. Modern Aspects of Diffusion-Controlled Reactions. Cooperative Phenomena in Bimolecular Processes, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1996, 610p.
• E.A.Kotomin,V.N.Kuzovkov, A.I.Popov. The kinetics of defect aggregation and metal colloid formation in insulating solids under irradiation. – Radiation Defects and Effects in Solids, 2001, vol.155, pp.113-125.

Born: 1948, Moscow, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia

Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7480. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: kuzovkov@latnet.lv

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Ivars LACIS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Crystal Growth
      - Glass Structure
      - Optometry and Vision Science

• G. Papelba, I. Lacis, M. Ozolinsh, Stereoresistance – a new characterization of stereothreshold under external influence. - Proceedings of 6th International Meeting of American Academy of Optometry, Madrid, 2000, p. 13.

Born: 1949, Talsi distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 703 4303. Fax: +371 703 4302
E-mail: ilacis@lanet.lv

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Sandris LACIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Hydrodynamics
      - Computational Fluid Dynamics
      - Magnetic Fluid

• G.Bossis, C.Abbo, S.Cutillas, S.Lacis, C.Metayer. Electroactive and electrostructured elastomers. – Int. J. Mod.Phys., B, 2001, vol.15, Nos.6/7, pp.564-573.

Born: 1962, Plavinas, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Raina bulv. 16, Riga, LV , Latvia

Phone: +371 703 3775. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: slacis@lanet.lv
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Guntis LIBERTS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics
      - Optics

• G.Liberts, V.Zauls. Thermal imaging in artificial nonlinear media, Proc.SPIE, 1997, vol.2967, pp.225-230. ??

Born: 1950, Cesis, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils, LV 5407, Latvia

Phone: +371 54 22302. Fax: +371 54 22890
E-mail: liberts@dau.lv
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Olgerts LIELAUSIS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Heat - and Hydrodynamics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• I.Bucenieks, S.Dementjevs, Yu.Kolesnikov, O.Lielausis, E.Platacis, I.Platnieks. Riga experience in spallation neutron target related investigations. – Energy Conversion and Management, 2002, vol.43, pp.449-457.

Born: 1930, Ventspils, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4667. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: lielausis@iph.sal.lv

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Andrejs LUSIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      -  Semiconductor Material Physics

• J.Kleperis, L.Grinberga, A.Lusis. Electronic nose: what it is and application examples. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2001, No5, pp.57-66

Born: 1939, Gulbene distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7794. Fax: +371 713 2778
E-mail: lusis@latnet.lv
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Ilze MANIKA, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Surface Physics, Mechanical Properties

• I.Manika, J.Maniks, R.Pokulis, J.Kalnacs. Wavelength dependence and kinetics of photopolymerization of C₆₀ single crystals studied by microhardness and dislocation mobility methods. – Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, 2002, vol.10, 1, pp.69-80.

Born: 1942, Bauska distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 1132. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: manik@latnet.lv
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Janis MANIKS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Surface Physics, Adhesion and Mechanical Properties

• I.Manika, J.Maniks, R.Pokulis, J.Kalnacs, D.Erts. Polimerization and damage of C60 single crystals under low fluency laser irradiation. - Phys. Stat. Solidi (a), 2001, vol.188, 3, pp.989-998.

Born: 1937, Limbazi distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 1132. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: manik@latnet.lv
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Arturs MEDVIDS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics

- Investigation of the semiconductors under nonequilibrium conditions in nonhomogeneous electric, magnetic and temperature fields

• A.Medvid, L.L.Fedorenko, O.Korbutjak. Separation of the intrinsic defects in a semiconductor by laser radiation. - Mass and Charge Transport in Inorganic Materials: Fundamentals to Devices, 2000, pp.301-30

Born: 1942, Velsk, Krievija

Affiliation & Address

Riga Technical University
Institute of Technical Physics
Azenes iela 14, Riga, LV 1048, Latvia

Phone: +371 708 9445. Fax: +371 761 5765
E-mail: medvids@latnet.lv

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Donats MILLERS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Electronic Excitations Relaxation in the Insulators
      - Radiation Defects Creation and Recombination in the Insulators

• D.Millers et al.Time-resolved spectroscopy of he temperature dependence of ZnWO₄ . - Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2001, vol.37, pp.154.

Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 226 1305. Fax: +371 713 2778
E-mail: dmillers@latnet.lv
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Nina MIRONOVA-ULMANE, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics

• N.Mironova-Ulmane, V.Skvortsova, A.Kuzmin, I.Silidos, N.Zazubovich. One- and two-magnon contribution in optical spectra of KniF₃ single-crystal. – Ferroelectrics, 2001, vol.258, pp.177-182.

Born: 1941, Nizhnij Novgorod, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 798 0022. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: ulman@latnet.lv
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Anatolijs MISHNEVS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - X-ray Structure Analysis
      - Crystallography

Recent/Representative Publication

K.Betanis, P.Tzamalis, A.Mishnev, A.Hountas, G.Tsoucaris. Upgrading of twin variables algorithm for large structures. – Acta Cryst., 2000, A56, pp.105-111.

Born: 1952, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 8985. Fax: +371 782 1038
E-mail: mishnevs@osi.lv
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Inta MUZIKANTE, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Organic Solid State Physics
      - Organic Molecular Materials Science
      - Molecular Electronics

• V.Capek, I.Muzikante. Electronic states in organic molecular crystals. – In: Molecular Electronic Materials (Eds. R.Farchioni, G.Groso), Springer Series in Material Sciences, Springer-Verlag, 2001, vol.41, pp.241-282.

Born: 1951, Valmiera, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Institute of Physical Energetics
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 8669. Fax: +371 755 0839; +371 755 8640
E-mail: intam@edi.lv

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Olga NIKOLAYEVA, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Atomic and Molecular Physics
      - Laser Spectroscopy

• O.Nikolayeva, I.Klincare, M.Auzinsh, M.Tamanis, R.Ferber et al. Permanent electric dipoles in B¹? and D¹? states of NaRb: Experiment and theory. - Chem.Phys., 2000, vol.113, pp.4896-4900.

Born: 1973, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 7227301. Fax: +371 703 3751
E-mail: onikolay@latnet.lv
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Maris OZOLINSH, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Ferroelectrics
  - Optics, Electrooptics
  - Equipment for Laser Irradiation Control

• M. Ozolinsh, G.Papelba. Polarization-optical visualization of eye inhomogeneties. – In: Photon Migration, Diffuse Spectroscopy, and Optical Coherence Tomography: Imaging and Functional Assesment (eds. S.Andersson-Engels and J.G.Fujimoto). - Proc. SPIE, 2001, vol.4160, pp.254-256.

Born: 1949, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 1304. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: ozoma@latnet.lv

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Andris OZOLS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - Physical Aspects of Optical Information Recording
      - Nonstationary Holography
      - Nonlinear Optics

• A.Ozols, M.Reinfelde, O.Nordman, N.Nordman. Photoinduced anisotropy and holographic recording in amorphous chalcogenides. – Proc. SPIE, 2001, vol.4415, pp.1-10.

Born: 1944, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 944 9921. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: aozols@latnet.lv

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Aleksandrs PETROVS,  Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Superconductivity and Magnetism

• A.Petrov. Magnetism and magnetic order in solids. - Proceedings of Intern. Conf. “Advances in Modern Natural Sciences”, June 6-9, 2001, Russia, pp.48-58.

Born: 1946, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 294 5779. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: aepetrov@tesla.sal.lv
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Anatolijs POPOVS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics

• A.I.Popov, M.A.Monge, R.Gonzales, Y.Chen, E.A.Kotomin. Dynamics of F-center annihilation in thermochemically reduced MgO single crystals. – Solid State Commun., 2001, vol.118, pp.163-167.

Born: 1960, Perma distr, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7480. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: popov@latnet.lv

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Janis PRIEDE, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• J.Priede, G.Gerbeth, A.Mikelsons, Yu.Gelfgat. Instabilities of electromagnetically levitated bodies and their prevention. – Proc. Of 3^rd Int. Symposium Electromagn.Process. Materials, ISIJ, Nagoya, 2000, pp.352-357.

Born: 1963, Aizpute, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5829. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: priede@sal.lv
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Juris PURANS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
      - X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

• V.L. Aksenov, A.Y. Kuzmin, J. Purans and S.I. Tiutiunnikov. EXAFS spectroscopy at synchrotron-radiation beams (Review). - Phys. Part. Nucl., 2001, 32, pp. 675 – 707 (in English); 1299-1357 (in Russian). www.dragon.lv/exafs/akuzmin/papers/ak65eng.pdf
• J. Purans, A. Azens and C.G. Granqvist. X-ray absorption study of Ce-Ti oxide films. - Electrochim. Acta 2001, vol.46, pp.2055 - 2058.

Born: 1952, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 225 1691. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: xas@latnet.lv

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Ernsts RAITMANS, Dr. phys.

• Physics
      - Application of the Nuclear Physics Methods for Condensed Matter

       Investigations

• V.L.Aksenov, Yu.V.Nikitenko, V.V.Progliado, E.A.Raitman, V.N.Gavrilov. Neutron Reflection from an Ultrasonically Excited Layered Structure. Preprint JINR, Dubna, Russia, 2001

Born: 1938, Moscow, Russia

Affiliation & Address

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Institute of Physical Energetics
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 755 8647. Fax: +371 782 0339
E-mail: mdmitry@delfi.lv
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Daina RIEKSTINA, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Applied Nuclear Physics
      - Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

• V.Skvortsova, D.Riekstina. Neutron- activation determination of micro- and macrocomposition of ferrite and spinel. - In: Surface and Near Surface Analysis of Materials (Eds. P.Vincenzini, S.Valeri), Advanced in Science and Technology, vol.19, Techna, Faenza (Italy), 1999, pp.245-251.

Born: 1941, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5879. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: oveveris@latnet.lv
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Uldis ROGULIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics
      - Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance

• U.Rogulis, S.Schweizer, J.-M.Spaeth. Electron paramagnetic resonance of GaN detected by recombination afterglow. – Physica B, 2001, vol.308-310, pp.66-68.

Born: 1957, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0553. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: rogulis@latnet.lv
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Andrejs SHISHKO, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• J.Valdmanis, A.Shishko, A.Cipijs, A.Krauze. Free surface instabilities in MHD seals. - Proc. of 4^th Intern. PAMIR Conf., France, 2000, vol.2, pp.693-697.

Born: 1945, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4653. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: jvaldman@sal.lv
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Andrejs SILINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics

- Physics of Optical Glasses
- Radiation Processes in Glasses
- Point Defects in Fused Silica

• A.Silins.Defect generation in fused silica under high-intensity laser interaction. – Proc. SPIE, 2001, vol. 4347, pp.207-211.

Born: 1940, Riga, Latvia

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Akademijas laukums 1, LV 1524, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 721 1405. Fax: +371 722 8784; +371 782 1153
E-mail: silins@lza.lv

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• Physics

- Physics of Glasses
- Solid State Spectroscopy

• L.Skuja, K.Kajihara, T.Kinishita, M.Hirano. The behavior of interstitial oxygen atoms induced by F₂ laser irradiation of oxygen-rich glassy SiO₂ . – Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, 2002, vol.B191, pp.127-130.

Born: 1952, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0756. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: skuja@latnet.lv
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• Physics

- Lasers
- Fiber Optics and Biomedical Optics

• J.Spigulis, L.Gailite, A.Lihachev, R.Erts. Simultaneous recording of skin blood pulsations at different vascular dephts by multi-wavelength photoplethysmography. - Applied Optics, 2007, vol.46, N 10. 

Born: 1950, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 6722 8249. Fax: +371 67228249
E-mail: janispi@latnet.lv

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• Physics

    - Ferroelectrics

• K.Bormanis, M.Kalnberga, A.Patmaknieks, A.Sternberg, M.Livinsh. Surface morphology of ferroelectrics and high temperature superconductor ceramics. - Ferroelectrics, 2001, vol.258, Part II, pp.71-76 [363-368].

Born: 1944, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7187810. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: stern@latnet.lv

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• Physics

    - Electronic and Vibrational Properties of Disordered Solids
    - Amorphous Semiconductors

• Yu.Shunin, N.Danilova. Random processes and kinetics of point defects in metals. - Computer Modelling and New Technologies, Riga, 2000, vol.4, No 1, pp.64-68.

Born: 1951, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address
   Telemathics and Logistics Institute
    Lomonosova iela 1, Riga, LV 1019, Latvia

Phone: +371 710 0593. Fax: +371 710 0660
E-mail: shunin@tsi.lv

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• Physics

- Wide-gap Solid State physics
- Radiation Energy Storage and Real-out Processes in Solids
- Physics of Thin Isolator and Semiconductor Films

• V.Ziraps, P.Kulis, I.Tale. Ion and electron trapping, release and relaxation processes in fluoride crystals. – Proceedings of SPIE, 2001, vol.4415, pp.260-265.

Born: 1936, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address
    University of Latvia
    Institute of Solid State Physics
    Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0639. Fax: +371 7132778
E-mail: iatale@latnet.lv

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• Physics

- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Laser Spectroscopy
- Studies of Molecules in External Fields

• M.Auzinsh, R.Ferber, O.Nykolayeva, N.Shafer-Ray, M.Tamanis. Influence of the Stark effect on the fluorescence polarization of X¹ S ? B¹ ? -state laser-excited NaRb: application to the direct imaging of electric fields. - J. of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2001, vol.34, pp.624-630.

Born: 1949, Daugavpils distr., Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9643. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: tamanis@latnet.lv

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• Physics

- Nuclear and Particle Physics (theory)
- Algebraic and Group Theoretical Models
- Nucleon Properties in Quark Potential Model Approach

• J.Tambergs, A.Andrejevs, J.Ruza, T.Krasta. Analysis of gauge coupling unification in new scenario of flipped SU(5) string model. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2000, No 6, pp.63-69.

Born: 1942, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5840. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: jberzins@latnet.lv
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Janis TETERIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Physical Aspects of Optical Information Recording
      - Nonstationary Holography
      - Nonlinear Optics

• J.Teteris. Amorphous As-S-Se semiconductor resists for holography and lithography. – Journ.Non-Cryst.Solids, 2002, vol.299-302, P2, pp.978-982.

Born: 1945, Ventspils distr., Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 9414553. Fax: +371 713 2778
E-mail: teteris@latnet.lv 
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Laima TRINKLERE, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Solid State Physics: exitonic processes in ionic materials; radiation defect creation, stability and           recombination

• L.Trinkler, B.Berzina. Radiation induced recombination processes in AIN ceramics. – Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, 2001, vol.13, pp.8931-8938.

Born: 1955, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 7253592. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: trinkler@latnet.lv
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Anatolijs TRUHINS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics
  - Solid State Physics
  - Radiation Energy Storage and Real-out Processes in Solids
  - Physics of Thin Isolator and Semiconductor Films

• H.-J.Fitting, T.Barfels, A.N.Trukhin, B.Schmidt, A.Gulans, A.von Czarnowski. Cathodoluminescence of Ge⁺ , Si⁺, and O⁺ - implanted SiO₂ layers and the role of mobile oxygen in defect transformation. – Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 2002, vol.303, pp.218-231.

Born: 1943, Russia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 726 0686. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: truhins@latnet.lv; truhins@cfi.lu.lv
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Arnolds UBELIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics

- Processes of Photochemistry in Polluted Atmosphere
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Environmental Problems

• Radiative and Collision Characteristics of Atoms and Molecules. Tellurium. (Ed. A.Ubelis) Riga, University of Latvia, 1989, 157 pp.

  U.Gross, A.Ubelis, J.Jansons . Iodine and mercury resonance lamps and their spectrum in far UV. - Proceedings of SPIE, Smart Optical Inorganic Structures and Devices (ADOM-2), 2000,16-19 August, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2001, vol. 4318, pp.84-88.

Born: 1943, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Atomic Physics&Spectroscopy
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 9727. Fax: +371 7034513
E-mail: arnolds@latnet.lv

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• Physics

- Solid State Physics
- Radiation Physics

• V.Skvortsova, N.Mironova-Ulmane, U.Ulmanis, A.Makovskiii. Radiation effects in Li₂B₄O₇ oxide crystals. – Nucl. Instr. and Methods in Phys. Res., B, 2000, vol.166/167, pp.284-288.

Born: 1929, Jurmala, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 4670. Fax: +371 790 1212
E-mail: ulman@latnet.lv
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• Physics

- Magnetohydrodynamics
- Theoretical Physics

• J.Valdmanis, A.Shishko, A.Cipijs, A.Krauze. Free surface instabilities in MHD seals. - Proc. of 4^th Intern. PAMIR Conf., France, 2000, vol.2, pp.693-697.

Phone: +371 794 4653. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: jvaldman@sal.lv
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Gunta VALE, Dr. phys.

• Physics
      - Optical Data Processing
      - Optoelectronic Devices

• G.Vale. Active media for optical data processing. - Proceed.4^th Intern.conf. on Materials for Microelectronics and Nanoengineering, 10-12 June, 2002, Espoo, Finland.

Born: 1936, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics
Kengaraga iela 8, Riga, LV 1063, Latvia

Phone: +371 718 7816. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: gvale@cfi.lu.lv
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Janis VIRBULIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics
      - Magnetohydrodynamics

• J.Virbulis, Th.Wetzel, A.Muiznieks, B.Hanna et al. Numerical investigation of silicon melt flow in large diameter CZ-crystal growth under the influence of steady and dynamic magnetic fields. – Journal of Crystal Growth, 2001, vol.230, pp.92-99.

Born: 1966, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 8928. Fax: +371 782 0113
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Maija ZAKE, Dr.phys.

• Physics
        - Heat and Mass Transfer

• M.Zake, I.Barmina, D.Turlajs. The electric field control of the polluting emissions from the flame. – Global Nest, 2001, vol.3, No 2, pp.95-108.

Born: 1938, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

Institute of Physics
Miera iela 32, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 794 5838. Fax: +371 790 1214
E-mail: mzfi@sal.lv
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Juris ZAKIS, Dr.habil.phys.

• Physics

- Semiconductor Physics
- Physics of Non-Crystalline Solids

• J.Zakis. Education in Latvia on the Background of World History. -  Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia, 1999, 2(23), pp.4-16.
• J.Zakis et al. Models of Defect Processes in Wide-Gap Solids,  1991, Riga: Zinatne Press, 382p. (in Russian).

Born: 1936, Ogre, Latvia

University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 7280807. Fax: +371 7280807
E-mail: jzakis@lanet.lv

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Boriss ZAPOLS, Dr.phys.

• Physics

    - Theoretical Physics

• B.P.Zapol. An attempt to realise the constrained search approach in the density functional theory. – Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 2001, vol.39, pp.57-70.

University of Latvia
Institute of Chemical Physics
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1010, Latvia

Phone: +371 732 3306. Fax: +371 782 0113
E-mail: bzapol@kfi.lu.lv
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• Physics

- Non-Linear Optics, Electrooptics

Recent/Representative Publication:

• K.Kundzins, V.Zauls, M.Kundzins et al. Neutron irradiation effects on sol-gel PZT thin films. - Ferroelectrics, 2001, vol.258, Part II, pp.285-290 [577-582].

Born: 1961, Riga, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Solid State Physics

Phone: +371 718 7522. Fax: +371 711 2583
E-mail: vism@latnet.lv 

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Visvaldis ZILITIS, Dr.phys.

• Physics

- Theory of Atoms and Atomic Spectra
- Calculations of Wave Functions, Oscillator Strengths, Transition Probabilities
and Lifetimes of Atoms.

• V.A.Zilitis. Study of the energy level structure of ions for the isoelectronic sequence of Scandium-like ions. - Optics and Spectroscopy, 2002, vol.92, pp.353-356.

Born: 1936, Liepaja district, Latvia

Affiliation & Address

University of Latvia
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science 
Raina bulv. 29, Riga, LV 1459, Latvia

Phone: +371 722 7450. Fax: +371 782 0153
E-mail: zilitis@latnet.lv

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