Plasma : Science World Report

Nov 12, 2015 07:29 AM EST

New Plasma Confinement State May be the Secret to Fusion Energy

Scientists have discovered a new confinement state for plasma that could lead to the future of fusion energy.

Nov 11, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Scientists Uncover New Findings On Explosive Nature Of Magnetic Reconnection

In a recent study, researchers unearthed new findings on the explosive nature of magnetic reconnection, which is changing how scientists examine this astrophysical process and is shedding new light on the mechanical properties behind solar flares and geomagnetic storms.

Sep 04, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

Large Hadron Collider Creates the 'Littlest Liquid' from the Big Bang: Particle Physics

The Large Hadron Collider has recreated the "littlest liquid" from the Big Bang.

Aug 11, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Levitating Droplets Emit Blue Light as They Float on a Cushion of Plasma

Levitation may seem like something out of science fiction, but it's exactly what researchers are aiming for in a new study.

Jun 02, 2015 12:05 PM EDT

Plasma Tubes Discovered in Inner Layers of Earth's Magnetosphere with 3D Vision

Scientists may have discovered something interesting around planet Earth: tubular plasma structures in the inner layers of our planet's magnetosphere. The new findings come after the researchers creatively used a radio telescope to see in 3D.

Sep 24, 2014 11:48 AM EDT

'Space Bubbles' May Have Blacked Out Communications in Afghanastan During Fatal Battle

In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, military officers in Afghanastan radioed a Chinook helicopter heading for the snowcapped peak of Takur Ghar. Unfortunately, the helicopter crash-landed after not receiving a key message; now, scientists have found that the reason for the missed message ma...

Feb 28, 2014 08:58 PM EST

Nuclear Fusion: Jülich’s Role in ITER

ITER is the next major step in international fusion research. The Fusion for Europe agency F4E is responsible for providing the European contribution to ITER, which is scheduled to go into operation in the early 2020's and demonstrate the feasibility of fusion energy on a power-plant scale for the f...

Jan 16, 2014 06:26 PM EST

Extreme Simulations Peer Inside Plasma Jet Dynamics

Outshining the black holes they surround, the bright, hot centers of galaxies known as active galactic nuclei can spew jets of plasma thousands of light-years long.

Oct 04, 2013 05:58 PM EDT

New Source of Extreme Ultraviolet Light Developed, Good News For Nex-Gen Chips

Experiments may help in the design of new sources of extreme ultraviolet light for making integrated circuits with next generation lithography

Sep 20, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

Making High-Tech Industrial Plasma Reactors Safer and More Efficient

EPFL scientists have uncovered the physics behind the formation of plasmoids – funnel-like, high-energy plasmas that can severely damage industrial plasma reactors, causing millions in repairs and lost productivity in plasma technologies like those used to make display screens and even food contai...