The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $399,924 Project Grant under its Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York (RFSUNY) to study the wavelength dependence of plasma collision dynamics and ionization mechanism in laser-solid matter interactions. The research aims to improve understanding of how plasma is created when high-power lasers interact with solid materials, which has implications for applications like particle accelerators, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, high-energy density physics, and laser-driven fusion. The project will involve experimental and theoretical studies of plasma dynamics, including measuring electron collision frequencies and plasma densities using advanced visualization techniques. Additionally, the grant will fund outreach activities to promote basic science education for underrepresented groups through summer science camps. The award period is from July 15, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
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