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David Schaffner

Post Doctoral Researcher

Physics & Astronomy

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  1. Email:dschaff2@swarthmore.edu
  2. Phone: (610) 690-5778
  3. Science Center 116

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  1. CV
  2. Bibliography
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<p>Research interests: Plasma physics, Laboratory Astrophysics, Turbulence, Fusion</p>

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