Dr. Min Soe

Education

Ph.D., Physics
College of William and Mary, VA

M.S., Applied Mathematics
M.S., Physics
Hampton University, VA

B.Sc., Physics
Rangoon University, BURMA

Academic Experience

2009-Present, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
2004-2009, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
2001-2004, Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Mathematics
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

2001, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics
1997-2001, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics
Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK

Areas of Research

• Plasma Physics, Mesoscale Algorithms and Large-Scale Parallel Computing.

Publications

Journal Articles and Book Chapters

(38) E. Koukoutsis, K. Hizanidis, G. Vahala, M. Soe, L. Vahala, A. K. Ram, “Quantum Computing Perspective for Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Cold Magnetized Plasmas”, Physics of Plasmas, Vol 30, Issue 12 (2023), arXiv:2309.12492, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0177589

(37) G. Vahala, M. Soe, E. Koukoutsis, K. Hizanidis, L. Vahala and A. K. Ram, “Qubit Lattice Algorithms based on the Schrodinger-Dirac representation of Maxwell Equations and their Extensions”, Chapter in Schrödinger Equation – Fundamentals Aspects and Potential Applications (2023) ISBN 978-1-83769-214-9, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.112692 

(36) G. Vahala, M. Soe, L. Vahala, A. K. Ram, E. Koukoutis and K. Hiznidis, “Qubit Lattice Algorithm Simulations of Maxwell’s Equations for Scattering from Anisotropic Dielectric Objects”, Computers and Fluids Vol 266, 106039 (2023)  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compfluid.2023.106039

(35) G. Vahala, L. Vahala, A. K. Ram, M. Soe, E. Koukoutsis and K. Hizanidis “Some Comments on Unitary Qubit Lattice Algorithms for Classical Problems”, P. Anderson, L. Finegold-Sachs, , Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 178, 72-82 (2023).  arXiv:2211.16661.

(34) G. L., Vahala, A. K. Ram and M. Soe, “The effect of the width of the incident pulse to the dielectric transition layer in the scattering of an electromagnetic pulse – a Quantum Lattice Algorithm Simulation”, Communications in Computational Physics, 33, 22-38 (2023), arXiv:2201.09259v1. 

(33) G. Vahala, J. Hawthorne, L. Vahala, A. K. Ram, and Min Soe,   “Quantum Lattice Representation for the Curl Equations of Maxwell Equations”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Special Issue 1-2, Volume 177 P85-94 (2022), arXiv:2111.09745v1. 

(32) Abhay K. Ram, George Vahala, Linda Vahala and Min Soe, “Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic pulses at a planer dielectric interface: Theory and quantum lattice simulations”, AIP Advances, 11, 105116 (2021), arXiv:2108.06880. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0067204.

(31) G. Vahala, M. Soe, L. Vahala, and A. Ram, “One-and two-dimensional quantum lattice algorithms for Maxwell equations in inhomogeneous scalar dielectric media – II: Simulations”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Volume 176, Issue 1-2 p64-72 (2021).

(30) G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe and A. K. Ram, “One-and two-dimensional quantum lattice algorithms for Maxwell equations in inhomogeneous scalar dielectric media – I: Theory”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Volume 176 Issue 1-2 p49-63 (2021). 

(29) G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe and A. K. Ram, Radiation “Building a three-dimensional quantum lattice algorithm for Maxwell Equations” Effects and Defects in Solids, Volume 175, Issue 11-12 p986-990 (2020).

(28) G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe and A. K. Ram, “Unitary Quantum Lattice Simulations for Maxwell Equations in Vacuum and Dielectric Media”, Journal of Plasma Physics – Journal of Plasma Physics, Volume 86, Issue 5 (2020). 

(27) G. Vahala, M. Soe and L. Vahala, “Qubit Lattice Algorithms for Spin-2 Bose-Einstein Condensates: II – Vortex Reconnection Simulations and non-Abelian Vortices”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 175, 113-119 (2020).

(26) G. Vahala, L. Vahala and M. Soe, “Qubit Lattice Algorithms for Spin-2 Bose-Einstein Condensates: I – Theory and Pade Initial Conditions”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 175, 102-112 (2020).

(25) L. Vahala, G, Vahala, M. Soe, A. Ram and J. Yepez, “Unitary Qubit Lattice Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Vortex Solitons in Hyperbolic Self-Defocusing Media”, Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 75, 152-159 (2019).

(24) L. Vahala, M. Soe, G. Vahala and Yepez, “Unitary Qubit Lattice Algorithms for Spin-1 Bose Einstein Condensates”,  Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 174, (1-2) 46-55 (2019).

(23) A. Oganesov, G. L, Vahala1, and M. Soe, “Effect of Fourier Transform on the Streaming in Quantum Lattice Gas Algorithms” Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Volume 173, Issue 3-4 pp169-174 (2018).

(22) C. Flint, A. Oganesov, G. L, Vahala1, and M. Soe, “Lattice Algorithms for Nonlinear Physics”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Vol. 172, Issue 9-10, pp737-741 (2017).

(21) A. Oganesov, G. Vahala, L. Vahala J. Yepez and M. Soe, “Benchmarking the Dirac-generated unitary lattice qubit collision-stream algorithm for 1D vector Manakov soliton collisions” Computers and Mathematics with Applications, Vol. 17, issue 2 (2016).

(20) A. Oganesov, C. Flint, G., L. Vahala, J. Yepez and M. Soe, “Imaginary Time Integration Method Using a Quantum Lattice Gas Approach” Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Volume 171, Issue1-2 pp 96-102 (2016).

(19) C. Fling, G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe, “A 9-bit multiple relaxation Lattice Boltzmann magnetohydrodynamic algorithm for 2D turbulence”, Computers and Mathematics with Applications, Vol. 72, Issue 2, pp 394-403 (2016).

(18) A. Oganesov, G. L. Valahal, J. Yepez and M. Soe, “Unitary Quantum Lattice Gas Algorithm Generated from the Dirac Collision Operator for 1D soliton-soliton collisions”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, Vol. 170, Issue 1, pp 55-64 (2015).

(17) C. Flint, G. Vahala, L. Vahala and M. Soe, “Magnetic field stabilization of a two-dimensional fluid jet: a multiple relaxation Lattice Boltzmann simulation”, Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids. Vol. 170, Issue 5, pp 429-438 (2015).

(16) G., L., Vahala, M. Soe, “Lattice Boltzmann Algorithms for Plasma Physics”, Radiation Effects & Defects in Solids, Vol. 168, Issue 10, pp735-758 (2013).

(15) G. Vahala, J. Yepez, L. Vahala and M. Soe, “Unitary Qubit Lattice Simulations of Complex Vortex Structures”, Computational Science and Discovery, Vol. 5, 014013 (2012).

(14) G. Vahala, B. Zhan, J. Yepez, L. Vahala, M. Soe, “Unitary Qubit Lattice Gas Representation of 2D and 3D Quantum Turbulence” Advanced Fluid Dynamics, ISBN 978-953-51-0270-0, pp 239- 272 (2012).

(13) G. Vahala, J. Yepez, L. Vahala, M. Soe, B. Zhang and S. Ziegeler, “Poincare Recurrence and Spectral Cascades in 3D Quantum Turbulence” Physical Review E 84, 046713 (2011).

(12) B. Zhang, G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe, “A Unitary Quantum Lattice Gas Algorithm for Two-Dimensional Quantum Turbulence” Physical Review E 84 046701 (2011).

(11) J. Yepez, G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe “Superfluid Turbulence from Quantum Kelvin Wave to Classical Kolomogrov Cascades”. Physical Review Letter, Vol.103, 084501 (2009); 105, 129402 (2010).

(10) G. Vahala, B. Keating, M. Soe, J. Yepez, L. Vahala. S.Ziegler, European “Entropic, LES and Boundary Conditions in Lattice Boltzmann Simulations of Turbulence”, European Physical Journal Special Topics Vol. 171, Issue 1, pp 167-171 (2009).

(9) G. Vahala, B. Keating, M. Soe, J. Yepez, L. Vahala, J. Carter and S. Ziegler, “MHD Turbulence Studies Using Lattice Boltzmann Algorithms”, Communications in Computational Physics Vol. 4, No. 3, pp 624-646 (2008).

(8) B. Keating, G. Vahala, J. Yepez, M. Soe, and L.Vahala, “Entropic Lattice Boltzmann Representations Required to Recover Navier-Stokes Flows”, Physical Review E75 036712 (2007).

(7) A. D. Macnab, G. Vahala, J. Carter, M. Soe and W. Dorland, “Nonlocal Closure and Parallel Performance of Lattice Boltzmann Models for Some Plasma Physics Problems” Physica A 362, pp 48-56 (2006).

(6) G. Vahala, J. Carer, M. Soe, J. Yepez, L. Vahala and A. Macnab, “Performance of Lattice Boltzmann Codes for Navier-Stokes and MHD Turbulence on High- End Computer Architectures” Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics 2005 ISBN 0-44-522060-9

(5) A. Macnab, G. L, Vahala, P. Pavlo and M. Soe, “Some Progress in the Development of Lattice Boltzmann Methods for Dissipative MHD”, Czech Journal of Physics, Vol. 52 (2002).

(4) M. Soe, G. Vahala, P. Pavlo, L. Vahala and H. Chen, “Variable Prandtl Number in Thermal Lattice Boltzmann Modeling of Turbulence”  Physical Review E 57, 1-11 (1998).

(3) P. Pavlo, G. L, Vahala and M. Soe, “Linear Stability Analysis of Thermal Lattice Boltzmann Models”, Journal of Computational Physics, Vol.139, Issue 1, pp 79-91 (1998).

(2) G. Vahala, P. Pavlo, L Vahala and M. Soe, “Determination of Eddy Transport Coefficients in Thermal Lattice Boltzmann Modeling of Two-dimensional Turbulence”, Czech Journal of Physics, Vol. 46, Issue 11, pp 1063-1083 (1996).

(1) M. Soe (with A. Pujnabi),  “Bifurcations in Two-Chamber Model for Edge Plasma in Single-Null Divertor Tokamaks”,  Journal of Plasma Physics, Vol. 52 Part3 457-463 (1994).

Conference Papers

Vahala, E. Koukoutsis, M. Soe, K. Hizanidis, L. Vahala, A. K. Ram, “Qubit Lattice Algorithms” – Annual Meeting 2023 at National Institute of Aerospace, USA.  Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids Vol 178 (11-12) p1350-1356 (2023) doi.org/10.1080/10420150.2023.2291764

A. K. Ram, E. Koukoutsis, K. Hizanidis, G. Vahala, M. Soe, and L. Vahala, “Quantum Information Science and Wave Propagation in Plasmas” International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA), Venice, Italy (2023), http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICEAA57318.2023.10297667

L. Vahala, G. Vahala and M. Soe, “Critical Space Infrastructures and Quantum Computing”, in NATO Science for Peace and Security Series, ISO Press (Amsterdam) Vol 57, pp223-242; ed. U. Tatar, A. V. Gneorghe, O. F. Keskin and J. Muylaert (2020).

G. Vahala, M. Soe, B. Zhang, J. Yepez, L. Vahala, J. Carter and S. Ziegeler, “Unitary Qubit Lattice Simulations of Multiscale Phenomena in Quantum Turbulence”, SC|11 Proceedings of International Conference on Supercomputing (2011) ISBN: 978-1-4503-0771-0

J. Yepez, G. Vahala, L. Vahala, M. Soe, “Quantum Lattice-Gas Model of Spinor Superfluids” Proceedings of SPIE, Quantum Information and Computation VIII 7702, No.770209 (2010).

G. Vahala, J. Yepez, L. Vahala, M. Soe, S. Ziegeler, “Poincare Recurrence and Intermittent Destruction of Quantum Kelvin Wave Cascade in Quantum Turbulence” Proceedings of SPIE, Quantum Information and Computation VIII Vol. 7702 (2010).

G. Vahala, J. Yepez, M. Soe, L. Vahala, and S. Ziegeler, “Quantum Lattice-Gas Algorithm for Quantum Turbulence – CAP Simulations on 12,288 Cores of Cray XT- 5 at NAVO” IEEE Computer Society, ISBN: 978-0-7695-3946-1 pp106-113 (2009).

G. Vahala, M. Soe, S. Ziegeler, J.Yepez, L.Vahala, “Lattice Boltzmann Algorithms for Fluid Turbulence”, IEEE Computer Society 0-7695-3088-5 pp 52-56 (2007).

J. Carter, M. Soe, L. Oliker, Y. Tsuda, G. Vahala, L. Vahala and A. Macnab, “Magnetohydrydynamics Turbulence Simulations on Earth Simulator Using Lattice Boltzmann Method” SC|05 Proceedings of International Conference on Supercomputing 2005 (Gordon Bell Finalist paper) ISBN 1-59593-0612.

M. Soe, G. Vahala, P. Pavlo, L. Vahala and H. Chen, “Extension of Lattice Boltzmann Techniques to Flows with Arbitrary Prandtl Numbers” (Editors: M. Schittenhelm, R. Bartiromo, F. Wanger Brechtesgaden) EPS 24 European Physical Society Conference on Controlled Fusion and Plasma Physics (1997).