Electron beam dynamics under Stochastic Processes
Random systems are conceptually bizarre, but it is easy to dismiss even the simplicity of something like a coin flip. The philosophical ramifications, from the relation between epistemic uncertainity and probability to the nature of noise within reality, are profound. This has pushed me to want to learn more about this fuzzy field. In particular, I have already seen the amazing power afforded by even standard results from the field of stochastic differential equations in making useful predictions of electron beam size due to sinusoidal pertubations (method presented at IPAC23).
Most recently I have been extending this work to show the special role that stochastic processes play in degrading beam quality (increasing 'emittance'). I am also interested in exploring how noise might also affect (or even benefit) the numerical stability when simulating these systems.
Computational Methods in Physics and Beyond
My other interests primarily lie in applying advanced and novel computational methods to better understand phenomena in physics, or within other fields. I'm exploring the uses of differentiable programming for use in particle accelerators, but more broadly I am interested in applications of ML (and in my spare time, the wider impacts of AI).
Academic Background
I completed a BSc in Physics with Theoretical Physics at the University of Manchester. I have worked with Imperial College London and Lancaster University on laser-wakefield projects (including the use of genetic algorithms for optimisation). I also completed a research assistant position in reviewing practises within the study of 'Multimodal Disinformation'. Most recently, I worked as an economist for a research fellow at the Institute of New Economic Thinking.
Outreach
I have been involved in my own (independent) outreach efforts, and am keen to continue. These talks have all targetted female GCSE pupils in order to support the message to pick A-level Physics. I have also taken part in the IoP 'Gender Balance' program, to mentor Y12 female physicists to help them on their journeys in STEM. Please contact me if there is anything I can do to assist.