Lab experiments mimic the origin and growth of astrophysical magnetic fields

Posted on April 1, 2018 by rberkowitz

fig1.jpgA turbulent, laser-generated plasma can amplify magnetic fields to cosmic scales.  Read more in Physics Today (April 2018)…

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#Flu

Posted on March 25, 2018 by rberkowitz

Mining social media to predict outbreaks.  Read more in Scientific American (April 2018)…

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Move a plateau, change a climate

Posted on March 3, 2018 by rberkowitz

Tibet-PlateauPicClimate models explore how changes in the Tibetan Plateau’s latitudinal position and elevation may have affected ancient Asia’s climate.  Read more in Physics Today…

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Experiments support theory of cosmic magnetic field growth

Posted on February 23, 2018 by rberkowitz

Fig2bA turbulent, laser-generated plasma can dramatically amplify magnetic fields.  Read more in Physics Today…

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Watching How Rare, Meteoric Diamonds Form

Posted on January 23, 2018 by rberkowitz

meteorite.jpgA shock collision experiment maps their transition from graphite in real time.  Read more in Scientific American…

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The history of a monsoon-inducing plateau

Posted on January 19, 2018 by rberkowitz

media_sizes_full_figure1-7The 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

Screen Shot 2018-01-16 at 22.25.02.pngExplaining 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

aerogels-img.pngResearchers 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

Screen Shot 2017-12-21 at 17.06.40.pngWelding 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

LTResearchers are using light and new image processing tools for label-free cell characterization.  Read more in The Scientist…

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