Scientific supervisor
| Name | dr hab. inż. Zenon Nieckarz |
| Email: | zenon.nieckarz@uj.edu.pl |
| Department | Department of Experimental Computer Physics |
| Laboratory | Laboratory of Measurement and Control Systems |
| Group webpage | https://syspk.fais.uj.edu.pl/start |
Short description
Measurements performed in natural conditions (away from urbanized centers) in the range of EM waves with extremely low frequencies (0.1-300 Hz) provide a lot of information about the Earth's electrical activity, the state of the ionosphere, and conditions in near space.
The currently used equipment uses magnetic antennas (solenoids), and the recorded signals have an amplitude of several hundred pico Tesla. Signal sources include: electrical phenomena occurring in the atmosphere (lightning), magnetic storms caused by changes in solar wind parameters, particle streams and waves in the ionosphere create the phenomenon of Alfven waves resonance in the ionosphere (Ionospheric Alfven Resonance - IAR), the signatures of which can be observed by recording and analyzing ELF waves.
During the internship, the student will become familiar with the equipment and technique of recording ELF waves, will learn how to interpret measurement results, become familiar with previously used methods for analyzing ELF signals, and will also have the opportunity to implement their own ideas for analyzing and visualizing the results.
Main research tools
- A station for measuring extremely low frequency EM waves..
Additional requirements to the candidate
- basic knowledge of programming in any programming language.
Possibility to continue student internship in the form of:
- Diploma thesis (master's or bachelor's degree): Yes
- PhD study: Yes