Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments
 BIT-1 with probes |  WHT44-2 |
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 Air microbiome balloon project |  BIT-1 RF ion thruster |
 LaB6 Cathode Prelight |  ALPE |
 LaB6 Cathode |  RF ion thruster |
 LaB6 cathode |  WHT44-1 |
 Simplified Coaxial Ion Trap |  WMU Parkview Campus |
About:
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The Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments (ALPE) investigates plasma for space propulsion, enhanced combustion, and environmental concerns. We design plasma experiments and diagnostic devices for measuring plasma properties. We have modeling capabilities to simulate plasma devices, ionization, and decomposition. The student lead Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) small satellite team collaborates with ALPE, and we strive to work together to build a small satellite to be used for on orbit plasma diagnostics of electric propulsion systems
Laboratory Mission:
The goals of ALPE's experimental and theoretical research program are to:
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Build physical and non-intrusive plasma diagnostic tools to further the understanding of plasma phenomena and physics.
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Collaborate with the student group at WMU, WALI, to build satellites
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Understand basic plasma physics
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Research electric propulsion devices, methods, propellants, and spacecraft integration
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Identify future directions for plasma research and applications, and lead the discovery process.
If you are interested in working with the students, faculty, and staff at ALPE, please contact Dr. Kristina Lemmer with your experiences, motivation, and research interests.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
In the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments, we recognize that diversity strengthens research by including unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, which leads to innovation and excellence. We are committed to actively recruiting a diverse team of undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
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In the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments, we are committed to fostering an equitable environment that activley works to reduce barriers to success for all members. Race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, religion, nationality, and cultural background shoud not preclude any ALPE member from successfully achieveing their goals.
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In the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments, we will promote and strive to provide an inclusive envrionment where members feel welcome, supported, and empowered to contribute to our research goals.
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We will regularly assess and evaluate our lab practices and efforts to eliminate any barriers or inequities to inclusion on the team and in the lab.