Publications
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“Some lessons from elementary school teachers’ experiences of 3-D science in the time of COVID,” R.G. Tobin, S.J. Lacy and S. Crissman, AERA Open. 7, 1-12 (2021). View article here

“Telling the energy story: design and results of a new curriculum for energy in elementary school,” S.J. Lacy, R.G. Tobin, L. DeWater, K. Gray, N. Haddad, J. Hammerman, and L. Seeley, Science Education. 106, 27-56 (2022).

“Simple steps to promote classroom engagement and inclusion: A report from the field,” R.G. Tobin, Physics Teacher. 58, 316-319 (2020).

“Where does energy go when it's 'gone'? Promoting understanding of energy dissipation,” R.G. Tobin, S.J. Lacy, S. Crissman, N. Haddad, O. Wentink and L. Seeley, Am. J. Phys. 87, 569 (2019).

“CO adsorption on nanoislands: Ni on Au(111),” J.I. Cohen and R.G. Tobin, J. Chem. Phys. 148, 244702 (2018).

“Model-based reasoning about energy: A fourth-grade case study,” R.G. Tobin, S.J. Lacy, S. Crissman and N. Haddad, J. Res. Sci. Teach. 55, 1134 (2018).

“Do active learning approaches in recitation sections improve student performance? A case study from an introductory mechanics course,” R.G. Tobin, Phys. Teach. 56, 36 (2018).

“Effects of Ordered Islands on Surface Resistivity: Ni on Au(111),” J. Cohen and R.G. Tobin, J. Chem. Phys. 146, 144703 (2017).

“Too Early for Physics? Effect of Class Meeting Time on Student Evaluations of Teaching in Introductory Physics,” R.G. Tobin, Phys. Teach 55(5), 276-279 (2017).

“More than Meets the Eye: Patterns and Shifts in Middle School Mathematics Teachers’ Descriptions of Models,“ M.H. Wilkerson-Jerde, A. Bautista, R.G. Tobin,  B.M. Brizuela and Y. Cao, J. Math. Teacher Educ., doi 10.1007/s10857-016-9348-9 (2016).

“Looking Through the Energy Lens: A strategy helps students develop a fuller view of energy's role in a variety of phenomena,“ S. Crissman, S. Lacy, R.G. Tobin and J. Nordine, Science and Children 52(6), 26-31 (2015).

“Mathematics Teachers’ Ideas about Mathematical Models: A Diverse Landscape,“ A. Bautista, M.H. Wilkerson-Jerde, R.G. Tobin, and B.M. Brizuela, PNA, 9, #1 doi 10481/33231 (2014).

"Looking Through the Energy Lens: A Proposed Learning Progression for Energy in Grades 3-5,” Sara Lacy, R.G. Tobin, Marianne Wiser, and Sally Crissman, in R.F. Chen, A. Eisenkraft, F. Fortus, J. Krajcik, K. Neumann, J.C. Nordine and A. Scheff, Teaching and Learning of Energy in K-12 Education. New York: Springer (2014).

“Teaching Teachers About Energy: Lessons from an Inquiry-Based Workshop for K-8 Teachers,” R.G. Tobin, Sally Crissman, Sue Doubler, Hugh Gallagher, Gary Goldstein, Sara Lacy, C.B. Rogers, Judah Schwartz, and Paul Wagoner, J. Sci. Educ. Technol. 21, 631 (2012).

“Copper-on-copper homoepitaxy studied by infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed CO,” Michael Hancock, Casey Fein and R.G. Tobin, J. Chem. Phys. 133, 164701 (2010).

”Climate change in a shoebox: Right result, wrong physics,” Paul Wagoner, Chunhua Liu and R.G. Tobin, Am. J. Phys. 78, 536 (2010).

”The role of oxygen in hydrogen sensing by a platinum-gate silicon carbide gas sensor:  An ultrahigh vacuum study,” Y.H. Kahng, W. Lu, R.G. Tobin, R. Loloee and R.N. Ghosh, J. Appl. Phys. 105, 064511 (2009).

”Effects of interadsorbate interactions on surface resistivity: Oxygen on sulfur-predosed Cu(100),”  Chang Liu and R.G. Tobin, J. Chem. Phys. 128, 244702 (2008).

“On the potential of a chemical Bonds:  Possible effects of steroids on home run production in baseball,”  R.G. Tobin, Am. J. Phys. 76, 15 (2008).

“Surface chemistry of sulfur on a Pt/SiO2/SiC gas sensor,” Y.H. Kahng, R.G. Tobin, R. Loloee and R.N. Ghosh, J. Appl. Phys. 102, 064505 (2007).

"Bonding-site dependence of surface resistivity: CO on epitaxial Cu(100) films,” Chang Liu and R.G. Tobin, J. Chem. Phys. 126, 124705 (2007).

"Unusual adsorption kinetics of formic acid on Cu(100) studied by dc resistance and nonresonant infrared reflectance changes," C.-L. Hsu, E.F. McCullen and R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. 542, 120 (2003).

"A surface-science-based model for the selectivity of platinum-gold electrodes in zirconia-based NOx sensors," D.C. Skelton, R.G. Tobin, D.K. Lambert, C.L. DiMaggio and G.B. Fisher, Sensors and Actuators B:  Chemical 96, 46 (2003).

"Intralayer interaction effects on surface resistivity:  Sulfur and oxygen on Cu(100),"  R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. 524, 183 (2003).

"Mechanisms of adsorbate-induced surface resistivity – experimental and theoretical developments," R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. 502-503, 374 (2002).

"Electron density changes and the surface resistivity of thin metal films:  Oxygen on Cu(100)" E.F. McCullen, C.-L. Hsu and R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. 481, 198 (2001).

“Suppression of nitrogen oxide dissociation by gold on Pt(335),” D.C. Skelton, Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Craig L. DiMaggio and Galen B. Fisher, J. Phys. Chem. B. 105, 204 (2001).

“Suppression of water formation over stepped Pt(335) by Au,” D.C. Skelton, R.G. Tobin, Galen B. Fisher, David K. Lambert and Craig L. DiMaggio, J. Phys. Chem. B 104, 548 (2000).

“Evidence for an adsorbate-dependent mechanism for surface resistivity:  Formic acid, oxygen and CO on Cu(100),” Ching-Ling Hsu, E.F. McCullen and R.G. Tobin, Chem. Phys. Lett. 316, 336 (2000).

“Oxygen exchange between NO gas and adsorbed atomic oxygen on Pt(335)," Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, Galen B. Fisher, Craig L. DiMaggio, and David K. Lambert, Surf. Sci. 440, 429 (1999).

“Oxidation of CO on gold-covered Pt(335),” D.C. Skelton, R.G. Tobin, Galen B. Fisher, David K. Lambert and Craig L. DiMaggio, J. Phys. Chem. 103, 964 (1999).

“Ultrahigh vacuum sample transfer system with multiple electrical connections and grazing optical access,” E.T. Krastev and R.G. Tobin, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 16, 743 (1998).

“Multiple mechanisms for adsorbate-induced resistivity:  Oxygen and formate on Cu(100),” E.T. Krastev, D.E. Kuhl and R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. Lett. 387, L1051 (1997).

"Reactions of N and NO on Pt(335),” Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, Craig L. DiMaggio, Galen B. Fisher, and David K. Lambert, J. Chem. Phys. 107, 9569 (1997).

"Adsorption and dissociation of oxygen on Pt(335)," Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Craig L. DiMaggio and Galen B. Fisher, Surf. Sci. 372, 267 (1997).

"Coverage-, temperature-, and frequency-dependent broadband infrared reflectance change induced by CO adsorption on Pt(111)," D.E. Kuhl, K.C. Lin, Chilhee Chung, J.S. Luo, Hong Wang and R.G. Tobin, Chem. Phys. 205, 1 (1996).

"Surface morphology and electric conductivity of epitaxial Cu(100) films grown on H-terminated Si(100)," E.T. Krastev, L.D. Voice and R.G. Tobin, J. Appl. Phys. 79, 6865 (1996).

"Epitaxy above 10-5 Torr:  A student’s introduction to thin film growth and characterization," M. Longiaru, E.T. Krastev and R.G. Tobin, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 14, 2875 (1996).

"CO on Pt(335):  Electric field screening on a stepped surface," Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Galen B. Fisher and Craig L. DiMaggio, J. Chem. Phys. 103, 2711 (1995).

"Infrared spectroscopy of oxygen and formate on Cu(100):  Broadband reflectance and low-frequency vibrations," K.C. Lin, R.G. Tobin and P. Dumas, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 13, 1579 (1995).

"H-CO interactions on the terraces and step edges of a stepped Pt surface," Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Galen B. Fisher and Craig L. DiMaggio, Surf. Sci. 330, 173 (1995).

"On the design of capillary and effusive gas dosers for surface science," D.E. Kuhl and R.G. Tobin, Rev. Sci. Instr., 66, 3016 (1995)

"Coadsorption of hydrogen and low-coverage CO on Pt(335):  Structure and vibrational Stark effect,"  Hong Wang, R.G. Tobin and David K. Lambert, J. Chem. Phys. 101, 4277 (1994).

"Adsorbate-induced changes in the broadband IR reflectance of a metal:  Oxygen on Cu(100)," K.C. Lin, R.G. Tobin and P. Dumas, Phys. Rev. B 49, 17 273 (1994); Phys. Rev. B 50, 17 760 (1994).

"A zero-profile differentially pumped window for ultrahigh vacuum,"  R.G. Tobin, C. Chung and J.S. Luo, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A.12, 264 (1994).

"Comment on:  'Surface resistivity and vibrational damping in adsorbed layers',"  R.G. Tobin, Phys. Rev. B 48, 15 468 (1993).

"Stabilization of a multimode He-Ne laser:  A vivid demonstration of thermal feedback,"  Ferdinand Stanek, R.G. Tobin and C.L. Foiles, Am. J. Phys. 61, 932 (1993).

"CO on Pt(335):  Vibrational overtones and site dependence of the vibrational Stark effect,"  J.S. Luo, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Galen B. Fisher and Craig L. DiMaggio, J. Chem. Phys. 99, 1347 (1993).

"Adsorbate-induced changes in the infrared reflectance and resistivity of metals," K.C. Lin, R.G. Tobin, P. Dumas, C.J. Hirschmugl and G.P. Williams, Phys. Rev. B 48, 2791 (1993).

"Electric field screening in an adsorbed layer:  CO on Pt(111),"  J.S. Luo, R.G. Tobin, and David K. Lambert, Chem. Phys. Lett. 204, 445 (1993).

"Synchrotron FIR study of the interaction of potassium and oxygen on Cu:  I. Alkali promoted oxidation of Cu(100)," F.M. Hoffmann, K.C. Lin, R.G. Tobin, C.J. Hirschmugl, G.P. Williams and P. Dumas, Surf. Sci. Lett. 275, L675 (1992).

"Asymmetric lines and background shifts in reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy," R.G. Tobin, Phys. Rev. B 45, 12110 (1992).

"CO adsorption site occupation on Pt(335):  A quantitative investigation using TPD and EELS," J.S. Luo, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Galen B. Fisher and Craig L. DiMaggio, Surf. Sci. 274, 53 (1992).

"A compact positron source using a microtron accelerator," E.D. Shaw, A.P. Mills, Jr., R.J. Chichester, M. Leventhal, D. Zuckerman, E.E. Chaban, T.E. Kovacs and R.G. Tobin, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B56/57, 568 (1991).

"CO on Pt(335) and Pt(111):  Vibrational Stark effect and electron energy loss investigation,"  J.S. Luo, R.G. Tobin, David K. Lambert, Frederick T. Wagner, and Thomas E. Moylan, J. Electron Spectrosc. and Related Phenom. 54/55, 469 (1990).

"CO on Pt(335):  Vibrational Stark effect, mode coupling, and local field effects on a stepped surface," David K. Lambert and R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci. 232, 149 (1990).

"Infrared spectroscopy of adsorbates on metals:  Direct absorption and emission," P.L.Richards and R.G. Tobin, in Vibrational Spectroscopy of Molecules on Surfaces, Vol. 4 of Methods of Surface Characterization, edited by J.T. Yates, Jr. and T.E. Madey (Plenum Press, New York, 1987).

"Summary Abstract:  The vibrational line shapes of CO on Pt(111) studied by infrared emission spectroscopy," R.G. Tobin and P.L. Richards, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A5, 454 (1987).

"Vibrational linewidths of adsorbed molecules:  experimental considerations and results," R.G. Tobin, Surf. Sci., 183, 226 (1987).

"An infrared emission study of the C=O stretch vibration of bridge-bonded CO on Pt(111)," R.G. Tobin, R.B. Phelps and P.L. Richards, Surf. Sci., 183, 427 (1987).

"An infrared emission study of the molecule-substrate mode of CO on Pt(111)," R.G. Tobin and P.L. Richards, Surf. Sci. 179, 387 (1987).

"Interaction of CO molecules with evaporated silver, gold, and copper films:  An infrared spectroscopic investigation using a thermal detection technique," P. Dumas, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, J. Electron Spectrosc. and Relat. Phenom. 39, 183 (1986).

"Study of adsorption states and interactions of CO on evaporated noble metal surfaces by infrared absorption spectroscopy:  II. Gold and copper," P. Dumas, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, Surf. Sci. 171, 579 (1986).

"Study of adsorption states and interactions of CO on evaporated noble metal surfaces by infared absorption spectroscopy:  I. Silver," P. Dumas, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, Surf. Sci. 171, 555 (1986).

"The C=O stretching vibration of CO on Ni(100) by infrared emission spectroscopy," R.G. Tobin, S. Chiang, P.A. Thiel, and P.L. Richards, Surf. Sci. 140, 393 (1984).

"The molecule-substrate vibration of CO on Ni(100) studied by infrared emission spectroscopy," S. Chiang, R.G. Tobin, P.L. Richards, and P.A. Thiel, Phys. Rev. Lett. 52, 648 (1984).

"Vibrational spectroscopy of chemisorbed molecules by infrared emission spectroscopy," S. Chiang, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A2, 1069 (1984).

"Infrared spectra of CO adsorbed at low temperatures on Ni," Harry J. Levinson, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, J. Electron Spectrosc. and Relat. Phenom., 30, 64 (1983).

"Infrared emission spectroscopy of CO on Ni," S. Chiang, R.G. Tobin, and P.L. Richards, J. Electron Spectrosc. and Relat. Phenom., 29, 113 (1983).

"Integral glass covering of spacecraft solar cells by electrostatic bonding," P.R. Younger, G.A. Landis, and R.G. Tobin, Fourteenth IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists' Conference, 1240 (1980).

"Development of glass encapsulation techniques for terrestrial photovoltaic arrays," P.R. Younger, R.G. Tobin, G.A. Landis, W.S. Kreisman, and M.J. Nowlan, Fourteenth IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists' Conference, 96 (1980).