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Todd Averett is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at the College of William & Mary. His primary research focuses on experimental nuclear physics, particularly polarized nuclear targets and short-range nuclear correlations. He holds a BS from Arizona State University (1990) and a PhD from the University of Virginia.
His work involves deep inelastic scattering experiments at Jefferson Lab, probing neutron structure and QCD dynamics. Key contributions include measurements of neutron form factors, studies of EMC effects, and development of advanced beam diagnostics using Rydberg atoms and atomic magnetometry. He is an APS Fellow and collaborates on major facilities like the MARATHON and Super BigBite experiments.
- Education:
- BS, Arizona State University, 1990
- PhD, University of Virginia
Research trends emphasize precision measurements of nucleon structure, novel beam diagnostic techniques, and exploring quantum chromodynamics at the luminosity frontier. His recent work highlights advancements in polarized target technology and applications of Rydberg states for particle tracking.
- Awards:
- American Physical Society Fellow
Advising and grants: Todd Averett leads projects on neutron form factor measurements and contributes to large-scale experiments such as Qweak and the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider. His grants support detector development and theoretical collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Active in Jefferson Lab collaborations, the MARATHON experiment, and FRIB initiatives, focusing on advanced spectroscopy and nuclear dynamics studies.
