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Dr Connor Ballance

School of Mathematics and Physics
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Dr Connor Ballance

School of Mathematics and Physics

Dr Connor Ballance's research interests involve the fundamental exploration of atomic and molecular structure, associated collisional and laser-driven processes and their interpretation to plasma observation. This includes both astrophysical and magnetically-confined fusion plasmas. We maintain strong links to fusion experiments both in the US and Europe. My group at Queen's involves first principle investigations of atomic and molecular structure, subsequent atomic collisional calculations such as electron-impact excitation, ionisation and recombination and also photoionisation.

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  • C.Ballance@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (28) 9097 1934

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Atomic structure
  • Plasma diagnostics (astrophysics/magnetically confined fusion)
  • Electron-impact excitation
  • Ionization
  • Recombination or photoionization experience
  • Stellar opacities

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Current Research Opportunities

  • Tungsten Collisional-Radiative Models in support of impurity-influx measurements

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  • We are part of the ADAS consortium and the international Iron Project working toward updated stellar opacities.
  • We also hold workshops at Queen's both in fundamental atomic physics and spectroscopy in astrophysics. 

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