We are looking for motivated researchers to help develop algorithms for NextGen plasma modeling. Among the technologies of interest are relativistic non-neutral plasmas for microwave radio-frequency (RF) enhancement and laser plasma research utilizing a range of computational methods including particle-in-cell (PIC), plasma fluid modeling, and kinetic theory. Two specific areas of research are in accurate modeling of complex microwave devices and the RF generation from ultra-short pulsed laser (USPL) derived filaments. For the microwave devices, we are interested in high-fidelity, fully conformal, relativistic simulation electromagnetic-PIC of complex geometries. For USPL, we are interested in simulation of Vlasov and collisional Boltzmann equations to handle the non-equilibrium modeling of the underlying physics. Successful candidates should know an advanced programming language such as C/C++ and/or modern Fortran, as well as the basics of parallel programming for large scale computing. Experience with high-order and/or spectral methods and advanced computer architecture hardware (such as GPGPU and or coprocessor [e.g. Tesla, Phi, etc.]) programming is a plus.

 

References

Houard, Aurélien, Liu Y, Mysyrowicz A: "Recent developments in femtosecond filamentation". Journal of Physics: Conference Series 497(1): IOP Publishing, 2014

Shizgal, Bernard: "Spectral methods in chemistry and physics". Springer-Verlag 2015

 

key words

Plasma; Kinetic theory; Boltzmann; Vlasov; Particle-in-cell; EM-PIC; USPL; High-order/spectral

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.