Project Overview
Dusty Plasmas
Department(s)
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Plasma is the fourth state of matter beyond solids, liquids, and gas. We then take a powder-like substance and add it into the plasma system to create a dusty plasma. These dust particles are used as a self-contained diagnostic for the plasma environment, where we can use a balance of forces and image analysis techniques to track the particle motion. This project will work hands-on to setup an experimental chamber, and then collect and analyze preliminary data.
Additional travel to off-site plasma user facility to conduct research experiments may be possible.
Student Qualifications
Completed Physics 233 (intro E&M), coding knowldge (any language) a plus but not required.
Number of Student Researchers
2 students
Project Length
8 weeks
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