Brian Victor
About Brian Victor
Brian Victor is a Postdoctoral Researcher currently at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in plasma physics research. He has a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington and has conducted significant research on plasma confinement and machine wall conditioning.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brian Victor has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2015. In this role, he focuses on measuring internal fields to gain insights into current profiles in plasma physics research. His work contributes to advancing the understanding of plasma behavior and its applications.
Education and Expertise
Brian Victor holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautics and Astronautics, specializing in Plasma and High-Temperature Physics, from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, completing his degree from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in plasma physics and engineering.
Background in Plasma Physics Research
Prior to his current position, Brian Victor worked at the University of Washington as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2012 to 2015. During this time, he conducted significant research on conditioning machine walls with helium to enhance operation with deuterium. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the same institution from 2008 to 2012, where he increased toroidal current from 40 kA to 90 kA without utilizing a central solenoid coil.
Research Contributions and Discoveries
Brian Victor's research includes scanning the operating frequency of injectors from 5.8 to 68.5 kHz, leading to the discovery of improved confinement properties at higher frequencies. His work has implications for enhancing plasma confinement and overall performance in plasma physics applications.