I am a Masters Photonics student at Johns Hopkins University and recently graduated with a BA in Astrophysics from UC Berkeley. My specialties include RF collection and analysis, magnetohydrodynamics simulation, and optical simulations. I am actively researching into plasma confinement regimes and geometries through my Farnswirth-Hirsch fusor project. My future coursework with Johns Hopkins is focused on laser fundamental physics and graduate level quantum mechanics. Other research topics include Quantum Computation algorithm cost analysis and single photon microscopy optical engineering.
My current project is a Farnswirth-Hirsch fusor and is currently only in the simulation stage with the goal of optimizing and understanding grid geometries. The goal is to design and build a working model.
You can find much of my analysis code for the RF lab and the fusor project at https://github.com/averybooks.
I’ve worked as a Virtual Design and Construction intern with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. which taught me invaluable lessons in cross-department communication and logistics management. At the internship, I piloted and built a 4D logistics maps using new software for 3+ projects in California including government contracts. I also coordinated tightly with engineering design subcontractors to ensure building system compatibility before any post-slab construction commenced.
When I am not designing and simulating. I am training archery or boxing, as I enjoy the art of precision.