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Computational Projects:
Simulation of electron beam dynamics and free electron laser (FEL) physics. Both of these research areas are critical to the investigation of new X-ray generation regimes, such as cavity-based X-ray FEL generation and short pulse generation at the attosecond scale (X-ray laser-enhanced attosecond pulse generation, XLEAP).
Further down stream, projects will cover topics needed to advance capabilities at the x-ray hutches, such as software development for faster analysis of x-ray images and spectra and simulation of crystallography parameters for comparison to beam line results.
Machine learning projects included working towards digital twins of x-ray optics and anomaly detection during measurements.
Hands-on projects will cover mission-critical systems:
Improvement of sample delivery and characterization, laser system development for matter in extreme conditions experiments (alignment, detection, manipulation), and sample preparation for beam times (cell growth, protein purification, and macro and micro crystallization).
Other hardware-focused projects include the opportunity to contribute to the modeling, design, and fabrication of custom vacuum systems for accelerator or X-ray hutch components. Contributing to motorized controls on the electron beam line and in X-ray hutches is also a prime candidate for hands-on participation during the summer.
All projects will train the SPARTAN SPARK interns in research areas of interest to them and SLAC. During the summer, the interns will learn fundamental science and engineering skills that can be transferred to graduate school or a career in STEM. Further, they will have skills and experience that could lead to a staff position at a DOE National Laboratory; with a specific focus on accelerator-based x-ray and/or ultra-fast experiments (synchrotrons, FELs, ultra-fast electron diffraction, etc.).
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