Tag: Plasma Physics
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Watch Black Holes Warp Space and Time: TomoGrav’s 3D AI-Generated Films
Introduction: A New Window into Black Holes The TomoGrav project marks a milestone in astronomy and visual science by producing the first 3D films that vividly depict black holes warping space and time. Using advanced artificial intelligence and high-powered simulations, researchers aim to translate abstract equations into immersive visuals. Viewers will witness how matter dances…
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Scientists detect X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS extending 250,000 miles into space
A historic glimpse into an interstellar visitor In a landmark observation, astronomers have detected a distinct X-ray glow from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, stretching an astonishing 250,000 miles into space. This unprecedented finding provides a rare window into the complex dance between a visitor from beyond our solar system and the Sun’s ever-present solar wind.…
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AIP Publishing Taps Igor Kaganovich as Editor-in-Chief for Physics of Plasmas
New leadership for a cornerstone journal in plasma science AIP Publishing has announced the appointment of Igor Kaganovich as the editor-in-chief of Physics of Plasmas, the leading journal dedicated to the science and technology of plasma physics. Kaganovich, a prominent researcher affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) at Princeton…
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Igor Kaganovich Named Editor-in-Chief of Physics of Plasmas
AIP Publishing appoints Igor Kaganovich as Editor-in-Chief of Physics of Plasmas AIP Publishing has announced a leadership change for one of the field’s most respected journals. Igor Kaganovich, a principal scientist at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) within Princeton University, has been named editor-in-chief of Physics of Plasmas. The appointment reflects a continued commitment…
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Igor Kaganovich Named Editor in Chief of Physics of Plasmas
AIP Publishing appoints Igor Kaganovich as editor in chief of Physics of Plasmas AIP Publishing announced today that Igor Kaganovich, a senior researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) at Princeton University, has been named editor in chief of Physics of Plasmas. The appointment marks a significant leadership shift for…
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Scientists Recreate Cosmic Fireballs at CERN to Probe Missing Gamma-Rays
H2: Groundbreaking experiment at CERN aims to mimic cosmic fireballs In a pioneering effort, scientists at CERN have recreated a phenomenon described as cosmic fireballs within a controlled Earth-based environment. The project uses a high-energy jet of hot plasma to mirror the conditions believed to occur when cosmic explosions propel matter at relativistic speeds. The…
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Cosmic Fireballs Recreated at CERN to Hunt Gamma Rays
Introduction: Bringing Cosmic Fire to the Laboratory In a groundbreaking study, researchers at CERN have recreated cosmic fireballs—phenomenal jets of superheated plasma and gas—within a controlled Earth-based setting. The goal is to understand why certain high-energy gamma rays appear to go missing when these extreme jets interact with surrounding matter and magnetic fields. By simulating…
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New AI Enhances View Inside Fusion Energy Systems
AI-Driven diagnostics: a new view into fusion plasma A cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) approach is changing how scientists monitor and control fusion plasma. The Diag2Diag system analyzes data from multiple sensors in a fusion device and generates a synthetic dataset for a different type of diagnostic. In short, AI fills in missing data by learning…
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Lab Breakthrough in Star Formation Wins Dawson Award
Breakthrough Spotlight: A Lab Breakthrough in Star Formation A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University has earned the prestigious Dawson Award for a lab breakthrough in star formation. The research reveals new insights into how swirling matter can organize itself into stars, the…