Electron Beam Dynamics with 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 to the nature of noise within reality, are profound. This has pushed me to want to learn more about this fuzzy field. Most recently I have been extending this idea 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.
Overall, my view is that Hamilitonian formalisms are not enough to understand the (stochastic) dynamics of charged particle beams.
Computational Methods in Physics and Beyond
Aside from analytic work on understanding stochastic dynamics, I am interested in using advanced computational techniques (from differentiable programming to ML approaches) to be able to make better predictions within the dynamics.
Outside of physics, I am also concerned about the use of AI more broadly, and have worked on projects involving the safety considerations of AI.
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.