Carving a new path forward for compact fusion vessels. Some experts believe that the future…
Browsing: Plasma Physics
Plasma physics is a branch of physics that studies plasma, the fourth state of matter. Plasma is a highly ionized gas consisting of ions, electrons, and neutral atoms, which exhibits collective behavior due to long-range electromagnetic forces. This state of matter is found naturally in stars, including the sun, and is essential for processes like fusion and solar phenomena such as solar flares. Plasma physics is crucial for understanding various natural and technological processes. For example, it is fundamental in the development of controlled nuclear fusion, which aims to replicate the sun’s energy production as a sustainable and clean energy source on Earth. Additionally, plasma physics is applied in industries for the development of plasma TVs, neon signs, and semiconductor manufacturing. The field involves both theoretical and experimental studies to explore plasma behavior, dynamics, and its interaction with its environment, playing a pivotal role in advancing new technologies and understanding the universe.
In 2023, scientists at the National Institute for Fusion Science developed a groundbreaking hyperspectral camera…
Scientists at PPPL have created a machine learning program to identify space plasma formations called…
The Fireball collaboration used CERN’s HiRadMat facility to produce an analog of the jets of…
An international team of scientists has developed a novel way to experimentally produce plasma ‘fireballs’…
New studies show photon polarization is constant in varying environments, potentially improving plasma heating methods…
Scientists Achieve New Energy Record for Next-Generation Proton Accelerators The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has made…
A new study documents record-breaking electron temperatures in a compact, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device. In…
NASA research has uncovered how electrical currents and tangled magnetic fields heat the Sun’s mossy…
Methods pioneered using the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system show potential for sparking…
The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines,…
Fast ions and plasma waves in fusion reactors engage in a complex dance of energy…
Neural networks guided by physics are creating new ways to observe the complexities of plasmas.…
New observations at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility offer vital insights into energetic ions in…
Perturbing the edge magnetic field of a tokamak produces a counterintuitive response: particles entering the…
Fusion’s success as a renewable energy depends on the creation of an industry to support…
A team led by researchers at Osaka University and UC, San Diego has used simulations…
Caltech’s plasma jet experiments led by Paul Bellan reveal novel electron behaviors, contributing to understanding…