Length: 3 year studentship
\nFunded by: Plas@Par excellence laboratory \u2013 University Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris
\nMaintenance grant: \u20ac1,700 per month (http:\/\/plasapar.upmc.fr\/?page_id=544)
\nSupervised by: Dr Jean Larour, Dr Chantal Stehl\u00e9
\nThe proposed enrolment date is 1st October 2013
\nThe deadline for application is 15th May 2013.<\/p>\n
Details of proposed research<\/p>\n
Strong shocks are present in astrophysics, from stellar infancy (matter accretion from stellar disk to the young star, ejection in plasma jets) to supernovae explosion. Topology and dynamics are complex: roles of radiation, NLTE cooling or B-field. It is crucial to study such hypersonic shocks (Mach number>20) in the laboratory and to compare with simulation. So far, studies are done on large lasers, addressing pure hydro-radiative shocks (50-150km\/s, 0.1-1bar). The project extends the class of shocks in radiative regime, at lower velocities, using a flexible and repetitive setup.<\/p>\n
The PhD student will first perform experiments on a versatile kJ-class generator launching quasi-planar shocks up to 20km\/s in low density gas. The setup is currently upgraded to get higher velocities, allowing to study various regimes of shock waves, depending on the gas, pressure and external B-field. The main task will be to design, to implement and to exploit a comprehensive suite of diagnostics of the shock plasma, the data being used to build a model and to benchmark 2-D or 3-D codes. These shocks will be used to prepare new diagnostics in view of foreseen experiments on laser-driven shocks.<\/p>\n
Successful applicants must hold a Master of science in engineering, physics, astrophysics or equivalent. A previous experimental experience, in data acquisition or computer simulation is a merit, as a high evel in french or english. Please send your CVs to Dr Jean Larour (jean.larour(at)lpp.polytechnique.fr) and Chantal Stehl\u00e9 (chantal.stehle(at)obspm.fr)<\/p>\n
PDF version: PhD studentship at Ecole Polytechnique<\/a><\/p>\n — Length: 3 year studentship Funded by: Plas@Par excellence laboratory \u2013 University Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris Maintenance grant: \u20ac1,700 per month (http:\/\/plasapar.upmc.fr\/?page_id=544) Supervised by: Dr Jean Larour, Dr Chantal Stehl\u00e9 The proposed enrolment date is 1st October 2013 The deadline …<\/p>\n
\nJean LAROUR
\nLaboratoire de Physique des Plasmas LPP
\nEcole polytechnique 91128 Palaiseau
\ntel 33(0)169 33 59 54 fax 33(0169 33 59 06
\njean.larour(at)lpp.polytechnique.fr
\nhttp:\/\/www.lpp.fr<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"