Queen's University Belfast Plasma Physics
Reference Number
EP/D06337X/1
Title
Queen's University Belfast Plasma Physics
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Nuclear Fission and Fusion(Nuclear Fusion)
Research Types
Basic and strategic applied research
Science and Technology Fields
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Professor WG Graham
Mathematics & Physics
Queen's University Belfast
Mathematics & Physics
Queen's University Belfast
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
EPSRC
Start Date
01 December 2006
End Date
31 May 2012
Duration
66 months
Total Grant Value
£2,598,613
Industrial Sectors
Plasma physics
Region
Northern Ireland
Programme
NC : Physical Sciences
Investigators
Principal Investigator
Professor WG Graham, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Other Investigator
Dr M Borghesi, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Professor LS Lewis, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Dr D Riley, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Dr KM Zepf, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Professor LS Lewis, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Dr D Riley, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
Dr KM Zepf, Mathematics & Physics, Queen's University Belfast
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Abstract
This is a proposal to create a coherent, critical-mass research group of nine academics with strength in experimental, theoretical and computational plasma physics which will provide innovation, leadership and training. We would appoint two plasma theorists and one low temperature plasma experimentalist/modeler.The theorists are expected to be involved in the development of cutting edge kinetic modeling capabilities able to follow laser-interaction and plasma dynamics on experimentally relevant scales, hybrid codes (e.g. PIC-fluid) able to describe charged particle propagation through dense matter, computational and analytical models able to treat emerging issues in warm dense matter and high energy density physics and new analytical and computational tools to treat the ultrahigh intensity interaction regimes.The experimentalist will work across the interfaces of plasma physics, chemistry and surface science, combining sophisticated diagnostics with advanced computational modelling capabilities.A significant element of this bid is the proposal to coordinate a UK-wide, web and module-based teaching programme in Plasma Physics in partnership with other universities, laboratories and industry. Individual modules can be taken as stand-alone courses by PhD students and those in full time employment or aggregated to obtain an MSc
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