Jan Tross
About Jan Tross
Jan Tross is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories and a Research Associate at Kansas State University, specializing in femtosecond lasers for High Harmonic generation in the X-ray regime.
Work at Sandia National Laboratories
Jan Tross is currently a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. He has been serving in this role since 2019, where he applies his expertise in atomic, molecular, and optical physics. At Sandia, Jan is involved in cutting-edge research, utilizing his skills in experimental setup planning and execution, as well as data acquisition and analysis.
Research Associate Role at Kansas State University
Jan Tross also works as a Research Associate at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, beginning this role in 2017. His work here complements his position at Sandia National Laboratories, focusing on advanced experimental physics projects. His role involves leveraging his experience with femtosecond lasers and high harmonic generation in the X-ray regime to push the boundaries of scientific understanding in these areas.
Past Experience as Research Assistant
From 2011 to 2017, Jan Tross served as a Research Assistant at Kansas State University. During these six years, he gained extensive experience in both theoretical and experimental physics. His responsibilities included developing experimental setups and creating data acquisition and analysis code, establishing a strong foundation for his later work in more specialized fields of atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
Education and Expertise from Goethe University
Jan Tross studied at Goethe University, specializing in Physics and Philosophy. He achieved his Doctor of Philosophy degree after four years of study from 2013 to 2017. His doctoral work further sharpened his ability to use femtosecond lasers for high harmonic generation in the X-ray regime, a skillset that has been pivotal in his postdoctoral research and contributions to experimental physics.
Specialization in Femtosecond Lasers and High Harmonic Generation
Jan Tross specializes in the use of femtosecond lasers for high harmonic generation in the X-ray regime. This specialization involves working with rapidly pulsing lasers to produce high-energy X-rays, which are essential for various applications in atomic, molecular, and optical physics. He integrates this knowledge into his research roles, contributing to the advancement of experimental physics.