Researchers successfully simulate a novel combination method for managing fusion plasma. In their ongoing quest…
Browsing: Plasma
Plasma, often referred to as the fourth state of matter, is an ionized gas composed of positively charged ions and free electrons, which gives it unique electrical conductivity properties. Unlike solids, liquids, and gases, plasma does not naturally exist on Earth under normal conditions and must be generated by adding energy to a gas, such as by heating it to extreme temperatures or applying a strong electromagnetic field. Plasma is abundant in the universe, making up the majority of stars, including the sun, and is present in phenomena such as lightning and the auroras. On Earth, plasma has practical applications in various technologies, including neon signs, plasma TVs, and medical instruments for sterile processing. It is also crucial in advanced research fields, such as thermonuclear fusion, where scientists aim to harness the same reactions that power the sun as a potent and clean energy source.
Thanks to a new design contributed by a research team led by Prof. Zhao Peng…
Caltech’s plasma jet experiments led by Paul Bellan reveal novel electron behaviors, contributing to understanding…
New Model of Quark-Gluon Plasma Solves a Long-Standing Discrepancy Between Theory and Data Researchers from…
A groundbreaking experiment offers new insights into the potential mechanism that could seed magnetic fields…
Advancing Electric Propulsion for Deep Space Exploration A researcher at Tohoku University has made significant…
First-of-its-kind experimental evidence contradicts traditional theories about the emission and absorption of radiation by plasmas.…
Plasma mirrors at kilohertz rates enable intense ultrashort pulses via SHHG, marking progress toward record-breaking…
Converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and producing fuels, fertilizers on the red planet using a…
First experimental measurement of pure electron outflows associated with magnetic reconnection driven by electron dynamics…
Scientists simulate a perplexing explosive process that occurs throughout the universe. Mysterious fast radio bursts…
Princeton scientists developed an algorithm that models electron movement in fusion, advancing plasma control and…
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have uncovered…
Plasma-based rocket designed for deep space exploration lasts longer and generates high power. The increased…
What Are High Energy Density Laboratory Plasmas? High energy density (HED) laboratory plasmas are perhaps…
New simulations couple gyrokinetic and kinetic models to better predict plasma turbulence. For decades, scientists…
A new PPPL model shows electrons and ions interact strongly in plasma heat transport, boosting…
How to Catch a Perfect Wave: Scientists Take a Closer Look Inside the Perfect Fluid…