The second installment of the JILA JAGS (JILA Association of Graduate Students) Seminar series recently took place, featuring an exciting lineup of talks by graduate students pushing the boundaries of scientific research.
The event highlighted the work of Bejan Ghomashi from the Becker Group, Trevor Kieft from the Lewandowski Group, and Emma Nelson from the Kapteyn/Murnane Group, who each presented their cutting-edge research to an engaged audience.
Trevor Kieft presented his research on "Building Interstellar Molecules in Coulomb Crystals." Kieft's work explores how Coulomb crystals can be used to simulate the formation of molecules typically found in the vast expanses of interstellar space. His talk provided insights into the experimental challenges and breakthroughs in understanding the chemical processes occurring in space.
Following Kieft, Emma Nelson spoke on "Characterizing the Nanoscale Transport Properties of Nanostructured Semiconductors using Extreme Ultraviolet High Harmonic Beams." Nelson's research focuses on using extreme ultraviolet high harmonic beams to probe the nanoscale transport properties of semiconductors, a key area of study for advancing nanotechnology and semiconductor devices.
Bejan Ghomashi concluded the seminar with his talk on "Macroscopic Effects in High Harmonic Generation." Ghomashi delved into the complex interplay of laser fields and macroscopic media, shedding light on how these interactions can lead to the generation of high harmonics, a phenomenon with potential applications in creating ultra-short pulses of light.
The JILA JAGS Seminar series provides a vital platform for graduate students to practice their communication skills, allowing them to present their research to a diverse audience of peers, staff, and researchers.
Written by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
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