ALPhA @ Davidson College
Welcome to the Algorithms for Learning in Physics Applications (ALPhA) research group at Davidson College! We develop deep learning models for nuclear physics and particle physics applications. We collaborate with scientists at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, CERN, and more.
Sampling of What we are working on
AI for Detector Data
Addressing or modeling detector effects in experimental data
Foundation Models for TPCs
Developeing Foundation Models to enable or assist with ML-supported data extraction or analysis in Time Projection Chmabers.
Recent News
- Undergraduate Jerry Li's work on point cloud diffusion models was accepted to the NeurIPS 2024 AI and the Physical Sciences Workshop in December 2024.
- Michelle Kuchera presented a plenary on AI in Nuclear Science at the APS Division of Nuclear Physics meeting in Fall 2024.
Interested in ALPhA?
Are you a student interested in working with us? We welcome Davidson students from all areas of study who are curious about the intersection of AI and science. There are potential opportunities for non-Davidson undergraduates. Reach out to Dr. Michelle Kuchera or Dr. Raghu Ramanujan to learn more.
Are you a physics researcher looking for potential collaboration? We are enthusiastic about collaborating on projects that we find exciting from a machine learning perspective. Please look at Information for Collaborators for more information, then reach out to Michelle Kuchera or Raghu Ramanujan to discuss your project.