Postdoctoral Appointee - Free-Electron Lasers driven by Laser-Plasma Accelerators
Core
Theoretical and numerical modeling of a compact X-ray free-electron laser (FEL) driven by laser-plasma accelerators (LPA) to optimize beam transport and radiation generation.
Role type
Postdoctoral researcher (IC)
Builds
Simulation models of LPA-produced electron beams and FEL radiation generation
Domain
Accelerator physics / X-ray free-electron lasers / Laser-plasma acceleration
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Accelerator physics, numerical simulation, beam dynamics, computational modeling, Python, C, UNIX environment
Preferred skills
FEL simulation tools, high-performance computing, laser-plasma accelerator experience
Technologies
ELEGANT, IMAPCT, GENESIS
Responsibilities
Develop numerical models of BELLA-lab experiments using accelerator tracking and FEL codes; perform beam-dynamics studies of high-brightness ultra-short beams; develop techniques to optimize LPA beams for radiation generation; investigate applications at shorter X-ray wavelengths; prepare technical notes and write research findings for publication
Seniority
Postdoctoral, 0-5 years post-PhD