#PlasmaScience
LightNews LightNews
electricbluesfan.bsky.social
4/9 Juno revealed bizarre conditions near Jupiter's magnetic pole:

Plasma densities were extremely low - just 10⁻²–10⁻³ electrons per cubic centimetre.

This creates something unprecedented: electron plasma frequency becomes LOWER than ion cyclotron frequency.
#PlasmaScience
August 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
nfdi4bioimage.bsky.social
At the 5th Workshop on FAIR Data in #PlasmaScience (FDPS-V) at @ruhr-uni-bochum.de, Dr. Mohsen Ahmadi presented his work integrating research data management (#RDM) systems for #bioimaging in plasma medicine with Jupyter Notebook workflows.

👉 Find out more: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
May 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
nfdi4bioimage.bsky.social
Having trouble with fragmented data sets?
The workflow „Linking of Research (Meta-)data in OMERO to Foster FAIR Data in #PlasmaScience“ helps to manage images and metadata according to #FAIR principles, combining #Plasma-MDS and #REMBI standards.
Find more information here: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
avs-members.bsky.social
The #AVS72 Call for Abstracts Deadline is May 18, 2026 = 6️⃣ Days Left to Submit at avs72.avs.org conta.cc/49nXCfT #2DMaterials #ThinFilms #AtomicScaleProcessing #Surfaces #Quantum #VacuumTechnology #Materials #Processing #Devices #Characterization #Interfaces #PlasmaScience #Nanostructures
May 13, 2026 at 11:36 PM
begellengineering.bsky.social
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL)‘s work in fusion energy and advanced plasma systems could spark innovations in #PlasmaMedicine, tech, and beyond.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/advoca...

#FusionEnergy #PlasmaScience #PPPL #GirlsInSTEM #DOE
Advocating for fusion energy and plasma physics research
The fusion energy and plasma physics research underway at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S.
www.linkedin.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
begellhouse.bsky.social
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL)‘s work in fusion energy and advanced plasma systems could spark innovations in #PlasmaMedicine, tech, and beyond.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/advoca...

#FusionEnergy #PlasmaScience #PPPL #GirlsInSTEM #DOE
Advocating for fusion energy and plasma physics research
The fusion energy and plasma physics research underway at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S.
www.linkedin.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ivojuri.bsky.social
Unraveling the mysteries of magnetic reconnection! ⚡🔬 Research explores multi-scale reconnection processes, revealing how energy transforms in space plasmas—from Earth's magnetosphere to distant astrophysical systems. 🚀🌌

#SpacePhysics #MagneticReconnection #PlasmaScience #Astrophysics #MMSMission
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11214-023-01010-9 Breakdown of Figure 1: Overview of Earth's Shock, Foreshock, and Magnetosheath Reconnection Figure 1 consists of multiple panels illustrating how magnetic reconnection occurs in different regions near Earth's bow shock. Below is a detailed breakdown of the components: (a) Schematic of Earth's Shock, Foreshock, and Magnetosheath - Bow Shock: The boundary where the supersonic solar wind slows down and becomes turbulent. - Foreshock: The region upstream of the bow shock where backstreaming particles interact with the solar wind, generating waves and turbulence. - Magnetosheath: The region between the bow shock and Earth's magnetopause, filled with turbulent plasma. - Key Concept: Reconnection can occur in multiple locations—inside the foreshock, at the shock itself, and within the magnetosheath. (b–i) MMS Observations of a Reconnection Event in a Quasi-Perpendicular Shock - Panel (b–e): > Shows the reversal of the magnetic field and an associated electron jet, which is a signature of electron-only reconnection in the shock transition region. > Electron heating and energy conversion are observed. - Panel (h): > Displays the electron outflow jet, confirming reconnection. - Panel (i): > Illustrates the MMS trajectory through the current sheet, showing how the spacecraft captured a reconnection event. - (j, k) Illustration of Reconnection in a Quasi-Parallel Shock > Panel (j): Shows a more turbulent quasi-parallel shock structure, where numerous small current sheets exist. > Panel (k): Zooms in on a reconnecting current sheet and a magnetic null point, indicating an active reconnection region. Why It’s Important: - Demonstrates that magnetic reconnection can occur in the shock transition region, influencing energy transfer and turbulence. - Shows electron-only reconnection, which is a new discovery in shock environments and is crucial for understanding space plasma dynamics. - Helps improve models of particle acceleration, which affects space weather, etc. Breakdown of Figure 3: Figure 3 presents two MMS observation events of magnetic reconnection occurring inside foreshock transients—regions upstream of Earth's bow shock where plasma turbulence and wave-particle interactions take place. It compares cases of strong guide-field reconnection and anti-parallel reconnection (no guide field). (Left Panel: Reconnection with a Strong Guide Field) - Key Observations: > A reconnecting thin current sheet is detected inside a foreshock transient. > Electron-only reconnection is observed, meaning only electrons participate, while ions remain unresponsive. > The electron outflows (Panel c) confirm the presence of a reconnection jet. > Energy conversion (electron heating) mainly occurs along the magnetic field direction, indicating an influence of the guide field. - Implications: > Suggests that strong guide fields in foreshock transients affect energy dissipation and particle heating. > Supports the idea that turbulent reconnection can contribute to electron energization before particles cross the bow shock. (Right Panel: Reconnection Without a Guide Field – Anti-Parallel Reconnection) - Key Observations: > A reconnecting thin current sheet is detected in another foreshock transient. > Electron-only reconnection is again observed, but this time without a strong guide field. > The electron jet (Panel c) shows clear outflows along the current sheet plane, rather than along the magnetic field direction. > The current sheet is thinner (~1 ion inertial length , 𝑑𝑖), showing reconnection at small scales. - Implications: > Demonstrates that electron-only reconnection can occur in different foreshock conditions. > This reconnection type may contribute to early-stage particle acceleration before particles reach the shock. Why It’s Important: - First evidence of reconnection inside foreshock transients - Reveals electron-only reconnection - Links foreshock turbulence to shock acceleration
February 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
A look back at #PSE2026 in Erfurt! 🔬

INP joined the conference with talks, posters and plenty of discussions on our current research.

📸 Our team on site: Mandy Holländer, Rezvan Hosseini Rad, Frank Hempel, Miroslava Kassayova, Alexander Vahl & Laura Barillas-Mora.

#PlasmaScience #INPGreifswald
September 8, 2026 at 8:07 AM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
We’re at #PSE2026 in Erfurt next week! 🔬

Meet our experts at the INP booth:

⚡ Plasma Electrolytic Processing
🔹 Plasma Printing & Microfabrication
💧 Plasma Surface Modification

Come and talk to us!

#PSE2026 #PlasmaScience #INPGreifswald
August 28, 2026 at 7:43 AM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
The 5th Workshop on FAIR Data in Plasma Science (FDPS-V) will take place on 11–12 May 2026 at Ruhr University Bochum with the option to join online.

Free participation | Registration open until 3 May 2026

More info & registration:
www.plasma-mds.org/ws-fair-data...

#FAIRdata #PlasmaScience
March 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
#newyearseve #nye #physics #plasmascience #leibnizgemeinschaft
February 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
In recent days, a scientist from the Ruhr University Bochum was a guest at INP. Friederike Kogelheide has carried out joint experiments with our colleague Giuliana Bruno on a DBD in connection with cell experiments. #ruhruni #collaboration #plasmascience #bochum #physics
February 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
inpgreifswald.bsky.social
We are happy to welcome State Secretary @HeikoMiraß to the #inp today! He visits our laboratories and informs himself about the research projects of the institute. #plasmascience #greifswald
February 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
puretech.news
MIT Grieves Shooting Death of Renowned Director of Plasma Science Center #Technology #Other #MIT #PlasmaScience #ShootingIncident
MIT Grieves Shooting Death of Renowned Director of Plasma Science Center
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) community is grieving after the
puretech.news
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
begellmedical.bsky.social
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL)‘s work in fusion energy and advanced plasma systems could spark innovations in #PlasmaMedicine, tech, and beyond.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/advoca...

#FusionEnergy #PlasmaScience #PPPL #GirlsInSTEM #DOE
Advocating for fusion energy and plasma physics research
The fusion energy and plasma physics research underway at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S.
www.linkedin.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
plasmamedicine.bsky.social
Effects of Plasma-Generated Long-Lived and Short-Lived Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species on Protein Structures

dl.begellhouse.com/journals/5a5...

#ColdPlasma #ReactiveSpecies #PlasmaScience
April 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
plasmamedicine.bsky.social
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL)‘s work in fusion energy and advanced plasma systems could spark innovations in #PlasmaMedicine, tech, and beyond.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/advoca...

#FusionEnergy #PlasmaScience #PPPL #GirlsInSTEM #DOE
Advocating for fusion energy and plasma physics research
The fusion energy and plasma physics research underway at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S.
www.linkedin.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
plasmamedicine.bsky.social
Top 10 Uses for Plasma Science Continued (3/3)

#Plasma #PlasmaScience #STEM
April 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
plasmamedicine.bsky.social
Top 10 Uses for Plasma Science Continued (2/3)

#Plasma #PlasmaScience #STEM
April 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
plasmamedicine.bsky.social
Plasma, the 4th state of matter, tackles global challenges from healthcare to clean energy. Explore 10 key applications with links to peer-reviewed research in Plasma Medicine & Begell publications. (1/3)

See replies for parts 2 and 3 and links to the articles.

#Plasma #PlasmaScience #STEM
April 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
icmsevilla.bsky.social
🔬💼 Research job opportunity (2 years) at ICMS - @unisevilla.us.es , funded by FSE+

Project on atmospheric‑pressure plasmas for environmental applications.

📅 Deadline: Apr 20, 2026

🔗https://www.investigacion.us.es/recursos-humanos/otras-convocatorias/convocatoria-pejus7

#STEMJobs #PlasmaScience
April 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM