Victor H. S. Kwong

Professor Victor H. S. Kwong is a faculty member at the Department of Physics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on atomic processes in plasmas, with applications in fusion energy and astrophysics.

• Interdisciplinary training: Physics/Chemistry (Queen's), Atomic Physics (Windsor), Laser Physics (Toronto), Astrophysics (Harvard)
• Research collaborations: Dr. Zuyun Fang (laser spectroscopist) and Dr. W. H. Parkinson (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)

Research interests span multiple domains:

• Atomic Processes in Plasmas: Charge transfer collisions, metastable state dynamics, and ion-neutral interactions
• Laser-Plasma Interactions: Diagnostic techniques, UV/soft x-ray emissions, and thin film deposition
• Instrumentation Development: Ion storage facilities, pulsed ion beam systems, and laser-induced fluorescence setups
• Environmental Applications: Ceramic thin film barriers for nuclear waste containment

Research trends derived from publications indicate sustained focus on:

• Charge transfer cross-section measurements (He+ with N2/CH4/CO)
• Multiply charged ion behavior (Si4+, N2+, O2+)
• Laser-based diagnostic techniques for plasma properties
• Radiative decay rate studies in astrophysical contexts
• Historical development of trace element detection methods

Research facilities developed include:

• Laser Ablation Ion Storage Facility
• Laser Ablation Pulsed Ion Beam System
• Laser Induced Fluorescent Facilities
• Atomic Hydrogen Source
• Ceramic Thin Film Deposition Setup