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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Oct
18
Graduate Student Seminar 12:15pm
Graduate Student Seminar
Friday, October 18th, 2024
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Gant South Building
Prof. Shohini Bhattacharya, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
Exploring the Cosmic Core of Nucleons with the Electron-Ion Collider
Have you ever wondered what holds the universe together at its most fundamental level? The answer lies in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), the theory that describes how quarks and gluons—collectively known as partons—interact to form nucleons, the protons and neutrons that make up all visible matter. Despite our understanding of QCD, the inner workings of partons remain one of the most profound mysteries in physics. How do they move? How do they contribute to a nucleon’s spin and structure? The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a cutting-edge facility soon to be operational, is poised to address these profound questions. In this talk, I will take you on a journey into the “cosmic core” of nucleons and explain how the EIC, like a super-powered microscope, will enable us to peer deep inside protons and neutrons, unveiling the dynamics of partons. I will focus on one of my key research projects aimed at unraveling the nucleon spin puzzle using the capabilities of the EIC. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Advancing our understanding of QCD not only helps us probe nucleons but also allows us to test the Standard Model of particle physics, our most comprehensive theory of the universe. Together, we will explore the far-reaching implications of this research field.
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Oct
18
Astronomy Seminar 2:00pm
Astronomy Seminar
Friday, October 18th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Gant South Building
Román Fernández Aranda, Department of Physics, University of Crete and FORTH Institute of Astrophysics, Greece
A Burning Hot DOG: The extreme ISM conditions of the most luminous obscured galaxy in The Universe
Hot dust-obscured galaxies (or Hot DOGs) are a remarkable population of high-redshift galaxies. Hot DOGs harbor hyper-luminous supermassive black holes (SMBHs), which are believed to provide strong feedback, creating extreme conditions in the interstellar medium (ISM) of their host galaxies in recurrent episodes of strong accretion and heavy obscuration. W2246-0526 is a Hot DOG at redshift 4.6 and the most luminous obscured galaxy known to date. I will present ALMA observations of both the brightest far-IR fine-structure emission lines and their underlying dust continuum, combined with ISM modeling of the gas and the dust. This work sheds light on the extreme conditions galaxies can experience during the early stages of the Universe, which is critical to our understanding of how distant and young galaxies evolve.
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Oct
18
UConn Physics Colloquium 3:30pm
UConn Physics Colloquium
Friday, October 18th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Gant West Building
Prof. Jun Ye, University of Colorado and JILA
Title and abstract TBA