Tag: Plasma Physics
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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…