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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 Âé¶¹ÒùÔº involves first principle investigations of atomic and molecular structure, subsequent atomic collisional calculations such as electron-impact excitation, ionisation and recombination and also photoionisation.

Contact info

  • 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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  • We are part of the ADAS consortium and the international Iron Project working toward updated stellar opacities.
  • We also hold workshops at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº both in fundamental atomic physics and spectroscopy in astrophysics. 

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