Welcome!
I'm a sixth-year graduate student working on a PhD in experimental nuclear physics under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Puckett. My research is focused on better understanding the electric and magnetic structure of nucleons via fixed-target electron scattering at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. . Using the unique capabilities of the accelerator there, along with the Super BigBite Spectrometer (SBS), we are capable of taking exciting measurements of the proton and neutron form-factors (GMn, GEn, and GEp), which will inform fundamental questions about the quark structure of the nucleon and how electrons interact during collisions with them - the latter of which is the topic of my research (nTPE).
Beyond nTPE and form-factors, I'm interested in machine learning, detector construction and design, signal processing, monte-carlo simulations, and other topics.
I'm happy to connect with students or faculty! Please reach out to me at my UConn email address if you're interested in this research or if you're interested in the group.
Education
Ph.D. Physics (expected 2024), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Master's of Science Physics (2020), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor's of Arts double major Physics/Philosophy (2014), University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Associate's of Arts (2010), Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
Contact Info
| Phone: | 303.775.7462 |
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| E-mail: | sebastian.seeds@uconn.edu |
| Address: | Department of Physics University of Connecticut unit 3046 196 Auditorium Road, Storrs, CT 06269-3046 (USA) |
UConn Physics Events
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Nov
22
Graduate Student Seminar 12:15pm
Graduate Student Seminar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Gant South Building
Prof. Vernon Cormier, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
Physics of Earth’s Core
Among the terrestrial planets, Earth has the largest magnetic field, driven by convective motion in an electrically conducing iron rich liquid outer core. This field has been sustained since nearly the time of Earth’s formation, preventing loss of water and atmospheric erosion by the solar wind. Research to understand the evolution and dynamics of the core includes measurements and modeling of its gravitational and magnetic fields, the propagation of elastic waves sampling its interior, and the theories of condensed matter physics. Outstanding problems include the unknown light element composition of the outer and inner cores, the crystalline lattice structure of the solid inner core and that of iron at 360 GPa and 6000 deg. K, gravitational and electromagnetic coupling between Earth’s mantle and solid inner core, the low shear modulus and Poisson’s ratio of the inner core, and the possibility of the inner core being in a superionic state.
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Nov
22
UConn Physics Colloquium 3:30pm
UConn Physics Colloquium
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Gant West Building
Prof. Lina Necib, Department of Physics, MIT
Mapping out the Dark Matter in the Milky Way
In this talk, I will explore the interfacing of simulations, observations, and machine learning techniques to construct a detailed map of Dark Matter in the Milky Way, focusing on the Galactic Center/Halo and dwarf galaxies. For the Galactic Halo, I will present a recent work that reveals a decline in the stellar circular velocity, inducing tensions with established estimates of the Milky Way’s mass and Dark Matter content. I will discuss how the underestimated systematic errors in such a common methodology necessitates a revised approach that combines theory, observations, and machine learning. In dwarf galaxies, I will present a novel Graph Neural Network methodology that facilitates the accurate extraction of Dark Matter density profiles, validated against realistic simulations. I will conclude with a discussion on the future trajectory of astroparticle physics, emphasizing the need for the integration of astrophysical probes with experimental Dark Matter research, potentially leading to a better understanding of the nature of Dark Matter.