Institute for Shock Physics - Washington State University
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Nov-24
Location: Pullman, Washington
Categories:
Engineering and Technology: Mechanical
Physics: Condensed Matter
Physics: Materials
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Research
Preferred Education:
Current Undergraduate
The Shock Physics Summer School at Washington State University was established to provide an opportunity for talented upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students to participate in a 2-week intensive course on the basics of shock physics and dynamic compression science.
Held in June 2025, with an opportunity to extend into full summer research, the course will introduce participants to shock physics fundamentals and high-pressure loading platforms and diagnostics. All students will participate in a pre-designed experimental series to conduct meaningful, real shock physics experiments using the world class research capabilities.
Summer School Topics & Opportunities
Basic shock wave physics and wave propagation
Impact experiment design and analysis
Basic equation-of-state development
Advanced experimental methods and diagnostics
Sample metrology and characterization
General laboratory safety & conduct of operations
Hands-on experimental work
Attend external seminars given by leading experts
Networking with staff from national laboratories and industry
Students from a range of disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Geo/Planetary Science can benefit from this exciting curriculum. This course is open to both students (undergraduate/graduate) and researchers (technical personnel/professional staff) from WSU and other institutions.
For more information about eligibility, financial support, and more, visit: shock.wsu.edu/shock-physics-course
About Institute for Shock Physics - Washington State University
The Institute for Shock Physics (ISP) at Washington State University (WSU) is a multi-disciplinary research organization with a strong focus on understanding condensed matter response at extreme conditions.
WSU (as the lead institution) and two outstanding academic partners – Princeton University and California Institute of Technology – conduct substantive research leading to advances/innovations in the field of Dynamic Compression Science. Multidisciplinary research activities, involving students, postdocs, and faculty members from different academic disciplines at the four participating institutions, comprehensively address the exciting scientific challenges. In addition, meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations with scientists are undertaken at the NNSA Laboratories: Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and Sandia.
WSU is a leader in shock wave and high pressure research. The research activities, supported by the DOE/NNSA and other federal agencies, involve examining and understanding physical and chemical changes in solids and liquids under very rapid and large compressions. Using state-of-the-art experimental and computational capabilities, world-class faculty at the... ISP conduct interdisciplinary research spanning the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, solid mechanics, planetary sciences, and applied mathematics. Graduate students and faculty from various academic departments participate in the research activities.
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