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RAP opportunity at Air Force Science and Technology Fellowship Program     AF STFP

Molecular Reaction Dynamics

Location

Air Force Institute of Technology

opportunity location
13.50.00.B5167 AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 454337542

Advisers

name email phone
David Weeks david.weeks@afit.edu 937.255.3636 x4561

Description

The detailed analysis of a wide variety of chemical reactions plays a central role in a number of Air Force and DOD applications ranging from a variety of laser systems, to upper atmospheric chemistry, to the development of new high energy density materials. To support these efforts, we are developing new computational methods to characterize chemical reactions. Our approach employs time dependent wave packet dynamics to calculate scattering matrix elements and associated reaction rates and cross sections. Recent efforts have focused on the non-adiabatic fine structure relaxation rate in optically pumped alkali lasers. Researchers with experience in computational physics, molecular dynamics, wave packet propagation, or related areas are encouraged to apply.

 

key words
Quantum; Scattering; Scattering matrix; Molecular; Reaction; Dynamics; Wave packet; Time dependent; Channel packet;

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$95,000.00 $5,000.00

Experience Supplement:
Postdoctoral and Senior Associates will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.

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