Research
Dr. Ishay Pomerantz works on experimental studies of high-intensity laser-matter interaction. His new laboratory hosts a 20 Terawatt laser system. The focused laser pulses instantly ionize matter and induce a large variety of high-energy particle emission.

Research projects include: investigation of highly non-linear emission of extreme UV light from irradiated plasma mirrors and from gas targets, and acceleration of electrons and ions to multi-MeV energies. These reaction products are employed for conducting high-resolution microscopy and for generating a high flux of neutrons, which is used for reaction cross section measurements and for radiography. Research achievements include: Setup of the new laboratory, installation and commissioning of a 20 Terawatt laser system.

Future directions include: Leading experimental activities at the European Extreme Light Infrastructure consortium, which comes online in 2019.

Education

• Direct Ph.D program, experimental nuclear physics, Tel Aviv University, 2006-2011
• B.Sc. major in Physics and Computer Science, Tel Aviv University, 2001-2005

Academic Appointments
Postdoctoral research associate, Center for High Energy Density Science, The University of Texas at Austin, 2012-2015

Awards and Prizes

• The Amnon Pazy young scientist award, 2015
• The Alix De Rothschild Scholarship in Science and Technology, 2010
• The Judah Eisenberg Award for academic achievement, 2009
• The Jacob and Riva Dam Fellowship for Outstanding Doctoral Students in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, 2009
• Abraham and Deborah Cohen prize for excellence in research, 2007