Read article: Scientists create space plasmas at CERN
Scientists create space plasmas at CERN
Producing fast-moving "fireballs" in the lab could shed light on processes in extreme astrophysical emissions
Read article: Scientists create space plasmas at CERN
Read article: Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest
Magnetic islands stabilize fusion plasma, simulations suggest
Tokamaks like ITER could benefit from computer modelling results
Read article: Space weather phenomenon observed in the lab for the first time
Space weather phenomenon observed in the lab for the first time
Magnetosphere events known as whistler mode chorus emissions can now be produced in a controlled environment
Read article: Magnetic reconnection in space and fusion plasmas: challenges at large and small scales
Magnetic reconnection in space and fusion plasmas: challenges at large and small scales
Join the audience for a live webinar on 6 February 2024 sponsored by IOP Publishing's journal, Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Read article: Scientists propose super-bright light source powered by quasiparticles
Scientists propose super-bright light source powered by quasiparticles
A new light source concept based on plasma accelerators could be harnessed for a variety of applications, including non-destructive imaging and computer-chip manufacturing
Read article: Stellarator plasma oscillations resemble struggle between predator and prey
Stellarator plasma oscillations resemble struggle between predator and prey
Analogy might help physicists operate fusion reactors in the steady state
Read article: Holographic plasma lenses could focus ultrahigh-intensity lasers
Holographic plasma lenses could focus ultrahigh-intensity lasers
Interference patterns create robust lenses, simulations suggest
Read article: New electron accelerator combines laser and plasma wakefield techniques
New electron accelerator combines laser and plasma wakefield techniques
Dual system could lead to compact facilities for particle physics and X-ray analysis
Read article: Electrons ‘surf’ on Alfvén waves in plasma-chamber experiments
Electrons ‘surf’ on Alfvén waves in plasma-chamber experiments
Research explains how aurora-creating particles are accelerated
Read article: Microtube implosions could produce megatesla magnetic fields
Microtube implosions could produce megatesla magnetic fields
Proof-of-principle study finds that today's lasers are intense enough to generate super-strong fields from “pre-seeded” weaker ones
