Search results for high energy density physics

General Physics May 19, 2025

Small-scale laser systems enable high energy proton accelerator on a table-top

Laser ion acceleration uses intense laser flashes to heat electrons of a solid to enormous temperatures and propel these charged particles to extreme speeds. These have recently gained traction for applications in selectively ...

General Physics May 14, 2025

Dark matter formed when fast particles slowed down and got heavy, new theory says

A study by Dartmouth researchers proposes a new theory about the origin of dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance thought to give the universe its shape and structure. They say the hypothetical force shaping ...

General Physics May 8, 2025

ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the Large Hadron Collider

In a paper published in Physical Review C, the ALICE collaboration reports measurements that quantify the transmutation of lead into gold in CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Plasma Physics May 8, 2025

Q&A: What will it take to bring fusion energy to the US power grid?

Arianna Gleason is an award-winning scientist at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory who studies matter in its most extreme forms—from roiling magma in the center of our planet to the conditions ...

Plasma Physics May 2, 2025

In extreme conditions, heat does not flow between materials—it bounces off

A new study published in Nature Communications shows, for the first time, how heat moves—or rather, doesn't—between materials in a high-energy-density plasma state.

Biotechnology Apr 30, 2025

Portable bio-battery uses living hydrogels for targeted nerve signal modulation

Bio-batteries constructed by electroactive microorganisms have unique advantages in physiological monitoring, tissue integration, and powering implantable devices due to their superior adaptability and biocompatibility. However, ...

Condensed Matter Apr 30, 2025

Real-time magnetic structure tracking reveals oxygen redox in Li-rich cathode materials

Recently, a research team achieved real-time tracking of electronic/magnetic structure evolution in Li-rich Mn-based materials during the initial cycling through the self-developed operando magnetism characterization device.

Nanomaterials Apr 18, 2025

Hard carbon-tin nano-composite creates high-performance battery anode

As the demand continues to grow for batteries capable of ultra-fast charging and high energy density in various sectors—from electric vehicles to large-scale energy storage systems (ESS)—a joint research team from POSTECH ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 8, 2025

Platinum-based alloy catalyst can enhance methanol fuel cell efficiency and durability

Replacing traditional fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy sources is expected to solve environmental issues and alleviate the energy crisis. As a novel energy conversion device, fuel cells are capable of efficiently ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 27, 2025

Bizarre compounds of oxygen and carbon with explosive potential revealed

Skoltech researchers have theoretically investigated the wide range of molecules that oxygen and carbon atoms can form in addition to the well-known carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Compounds of oxygen and carbon are of ...

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