NRL Radiation Magneto-Hydrodynamics of High Energy Density Plasmas
Develop physics models & simulations for radiation magneto-hydrodynamics of high-energy plasmas, including atomic processes, fluid flow, & spectroscopy.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Next deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop physics theories, models, and simulations for non-LTE radiation magneto-hydrodynamics of laboratory and astrophysical plasmas.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; requires contacting research advisers prior to application; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) focuses on advancing the understanding of radiation magneto-hydrodynamics in high energy density plasmas, relevant to both laboratory and astrophysical contexts. The program aims to develop physics theories, computational models, and numerical simulation tools that provide a coupled, self-consistent description of non-local thermodynamic equilibrium (non-LTE) radiation magneto-hydrodynamics.
Key research elements include:
- Atomic processes in plasmas
- Non-LTE ionization kinetics
- Absorption and emission physics
- Fluid flow coupled with radiation transport
- Electron beam generation
- Plasma spectroscopy
The research is interdisciplinary, involving plasma physics, radiation transport, and magneto-hydrodynamics, with applications to dense plasmas and radiation sources.
