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11/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New study sheds light on the nature of “whistlers”, ultralow frequency radio waves

Whenever a bolt of lightning strikes one of the Earth’s natural magnetic fields, the event generates radio waves called “whistlers.” A novel American study has made new discoveries about these phenomena that could potentially be used to improve existing plasma technology, an article in Science Daily stated. Whistler waves are packets of very low frequency […]

10/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Physicists unravel the process of magnetic flux pumping to advance the development of fusion energy

There may be a solution to the occasional sawtooth swings that occasionally disrupt the power output of current thermonuclear fusion reactors. In an article in News Wise, researchers were able to create detailed simulations of magnetic flux pumping, a process that can maintain the stability of plasma despite disruptive external effects. A sawtooth swing is […]

09/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

An international team attempts to gain a better understanding of fusion reactors

Researchers from around the world have come to the university town of Greifswald, Germany to run tests on one of the biggest and most complex fusion reactors ever built. Their latest experiment campaign could help speed up the predicted timetable for practical fusion power, an article in Science Daily stated. The Wendelstein 7-X stellarator is […]

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