Dense-Plasma Atomic Physics
This grant supports research into theories and methods for understanding how charged particles and lasers interact with atoms, ions, and plasmas in dense environments.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance and health insurance available. Typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop theories and computational methods for understanding interactions of charged particles and intense laser beams with atoms, ions, and dense plasmas.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; postdoctoral applicants only; research conducted at Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) supports postdoctoral researchers in developing theories and computational methods to describe fundamental atomic parameters and processes. The research focuses on understanding how charged particles and intense laser beams interact with atoms, ions, and plasmas, particularly in dense plasma environments.
Key research areas include:
- Structure of complex atoms
- Scattering processes involving electrons, protons, and photons
- Collisional excitation, ionization, and recombination processes
- Multiphoton processes
- Effects of dense plasma microfield environments on atomic structure, collisional and radiative processes, and line-broadening mechanisms
The program aims to advance fundamental atomic physics knowledge relevant to dense plasmas and laser interactions.
