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Computational Physics |
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Parallel Computing |
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Grid Computing |
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Spectral Methods |
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Adaptive Mesh Refinement |
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Scientific Code Development |
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Scientific Data Visualization |
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Nonlinear Dynamical Systems |
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Homogeneous MHD Turbulence |
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Structure Formation and Phase Transitions |
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Chaotic Systems |
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Broken Symmetries |
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Neutrino Physics and Leptogenesis |
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Study of hot and dense media applicable to the Early Universe and inside of Stars |
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Beta Decay collaboration with Syracuse University |
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Leptogenesis in the early universe as it relates to WMAP data |
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Quantum Computation and Entanglement |
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Entanglement between atomic and vacuum states |
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Entanglement with vacuum states in nonzero magnetic fields at nonzero temperatures |
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Studies of quantum atmospheric chemistry |
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Physics Education Research |
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Studies on the current state of physics Education in Texas and Nationally |
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Training of K-12 teachers |
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Development of Interdisciplinary courses |
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Aerospace Applications of Plasma Physics |
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Dr. Tarditi’s work in Plasma Propulsion |
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Partnership with Ad Astra Rocket Company, formerly the JSC Advanced Space Propulsion Lab |
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VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magneto-plasma Rocket) |
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Both theoretical and experimental research |
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Lunar and Martian Exploration |
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Studies of the environments of the Moon and Mars |
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How to “Live off the Land” |
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How to make a “Lunar Battery” |
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How to shield astronauts from solar radiation while living on the Moon and Mars |
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How to plan future missions |
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Sample Return Missions |
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Stardust - return samples from a comet and the sun |
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How to analyze these samples using spectral analysis |
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How to calculate the trajectories of the spacecraft |
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Life on Other Planets |
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Study of the Origin of Life in the Universe |
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Signatures of life: left handed “chiral” molecules |
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Computational Research in collaboration with the UHCL Chemistry Program |
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Stellar Structure |
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Cosmochemistry |
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Understanding the life cycle of stars |
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Understanding weather on the sun |
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Studies of the Solar System’s Plasma environment: Solar Winds, Solar Flares, MHD Turbulence |
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Studies of Radiation shielding for manned space missions |
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Materials Science |
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Design and synthesis of new magnetic, porous, fire-resistant and conducting polymeric materials and novel metal-organic framework polymers |
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New materials applications in aerospace, fuel cell, pollution prevention, energy storage, molecular separation, magnetism and catalysis |
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Other Projects |
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These are just a few projects which UHCL physics faculty, students and research associates have participated in. More are being added all the time |
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Many students work at NASA JSC as contractors, engineers, astronauts and mission personnel |
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