Author Archives: rberkowitz

Move a plateau, change a climate

Posted on March 3, 2018 by rberkowitz

Climate models explore how changes in the Tibetan Plateau’s latitudinal position and elevation may have affected ancient Asia’s climate. Continue reading →

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Experiments support theory of cosmic magnetic field growth

Posted on February 23, 2018 by rberkowitz

A turbulent, laser-generated plasma can dramatically amplify magnetic fields. Continue reading →

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Watching How Rare, Meteoric Diamonds Form

Posted on January 23, 2018 by rberkowitz

A shock collision experiment maps hexagonal diamond’s transition from graphite in real time.   Continue reading →

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The history of a monsoon-inducing plateau

Posted on January 19, 2018 by rberkowitz

The East Asian monsoon evolved in response to changes in the latitude and elevation of the Tibetan Plateau.  Read more in Physics Today…

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Theoretical framework illuminates graphene’s optomechanical properties

Posted on January 17, 2018 by rberkowitz

Explaining how to enhance optical forces and control the mechanical deformation in stacks of graphene sheets.  Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Metallic aerogels synthesized in one-step process

Posted on December 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers develop quick and simple alternative synthesis method for porous scaffolds made from noble metal nanoparticles. Read more in MRS Bulletin…

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Ship shape

Posted on December 22, 2017 by rberkowitz

Welding ship hulls is a relatively new application for laser processing, but one where lasers can add great value.  Read more in Laser Systems Europe…

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Optical cell sorting

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rberkowitz

Researchers are using light and new image processing tools for label-free cell characterization. Continue reading →

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Squeezing oil from stone

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rberkowitz

A laboratory experiment offers guidance for how to maximize oil extraction through the injection of water.   Continue reading →

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Fluid dynamics explains ancient organism behavior

Posted on October 31, 2017 by rberkowitz

Nonlinear equations establish how long-extinct marine creatures moved and fed. Continue reading →

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