Finn Kennedy

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Hi, my name is Finn and I just graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Physics. I am mainly interested in experimental condensed matter physics. For the past couple years I worked with the Ralph group in the physics department, where I focused on building functioning Van der Waals heterostructures using sliding ferroelectrics, requiring experimental techniques such as E-beam lithography, atomic force microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Feel free to get in contact if you want to chat!

Our paper is in preprint on Arxiv! Link here.

Below you can find projects that I have worked on or that I am currently working on...

Contact me:
email: fgk7@gmail.com

Useful links:
LinkedIn
GitHub

My Projects

The Ising Model and the Monte-Carlo Algorithm

Simulation of CrI\(_3\) in the Ising Model Using the Monte-Carlo Method

A project using the monte-carlo method to investigate various spin related variables on a square and hexagonal lattice.

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The Haldane model

In this paper, the Haldane model is explained from first principles.

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The Use of Pulsed NMR for Determination of Relaxation Constants

In this study, pulsed NMR techniques were used to generate spin echo signals from which relaxation constants were calculated.

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An Arduino Based Multi-angle Ultrasonic Distance Detection System

This report describes a system consisting of an Arduino, a stepper motor, and an ultrasonic sensor used to map the distances of a surrounding testing area over 360 degrees.

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The P-N Junction and the Photovoltaic Effect

In this report, the IV characteristics of a Germanium p-n junction was measured, and the relationship of the photovoltage to intensity of incident light was verified. Further, using semi-log methods, the carrier lengths and lifetimes of electrons and holes were estimated. Finally, also using semi-log methods, the quantity e/k_b was estimated.

The Lorentz Group and the Dirac Equation

A final project I did for my group theory class on the Lorentz group.