Researcher at Institute of High Current Electronics SB RAS, Russia
Sofia A. Yampolskaya is a distinguished researcher specializing in high-power gas lasers and low-temperature inhomogeneous plasma simulations. Since 1994, she has been a Research Scientist in the Laboratory of Gas Lasers at the Institute of High Current Electronics (SB RAS) in Tomsk, Russia.
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Education🎓
Sofia received both her Master’s degree in Physics (1996) and her Ph.D. (2007) from Tomsk State University, a prestigious institution known for its contributions to science and technology.
Experience🔬
Sofia has been contributing to the Institute of High Current Electronics since 1996. Her expertise lies in gas lasers, where she has made substantial advancements, particularly in the simulation and experimental research of excimer lasers and discharge plasma.
Research Interestsđź’ˇ
Sofia’s research focuses on high-power gas lasers, including KrF lasers, and the simulation of low-temperature plasma dynamics. She explores the complex interactions in inhomogeneous plasmas, advancing the understanding of laser systems for industrial and scientific applications.
Awards🏆
Sofia’s notable contributions to gas laser technology and plasma simulations have garnered her recognition in the field, though specific awards were not explicitly listed.
Publicationsđź“š
Sofia has authored over 20 publications, contributing significantly to journals like IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, Photonics, and Russian Physics Journal. Notable works include:
Induced Emission on Transitions from Vibrational Excited Levels of the KrF Molecule
Amplification of Laser Radiation at the Edge of the KrF (B–X) Spectral Line
Narrowband KrF Laser for Lidar Systems
Numerical Study of the Discharge Spatial Characteristics Influence on the KrF Laser Generation
Evolution of a Diffusion Channel in an Inhomogeneous Electric Field of the KrF-Laser Pump Discharge
Gain in the Visible Spectral Range on the Triatomic Krâ‚‚F Molecules in the Discharge Plasma*
- Year: 2018
- Source: Proceedings – International Conference Laser Optics 2018, ICLO 2018
- DOI: 10.1109/LO.2018.8435697
Stability of Discharge in Excimer Gas Media with High Specific Pump Powers
- Year: 2018
- Source: Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering
- DOI: 10.1117/12.2300746
Effect of the Electrode Radii on the Pump Discharge Width and KrF Laser Radiation
Formation of Laser Irradiation by Non-uniform Pumping Discharge of KrF Laser
- Year: 2015
- Source: Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering
- DOI: 10.1117/12.2225417
2D Simulation of a Discharge-Pumping KrF Laser
Conclusion🌍
Dr. Sofia A. Yampolskaya is a highly accomplished researcher whose pioneering work in gas lasers and plasma physics has significantly advanced her field. Her extensive publication record, long-standing commitment to her institution, and expertise in KrF laser systems make her an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening her international collaborations, diversifying research applications, and emphasizing leadership in mentoring could further solidify her candidacy for top-tier recognition.