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Researchers looking on at wall-sized, vividly colored screens showing simulations of laser-driven experiments.
Science & Technology
January 6, 2023 | 02:20 pm

Flash Center moves to Rochester, advances cutting-edge physics research

The Flash Center—devoted to computer simulations to advance understanding of astrophysics, plasma science, high-energy-density physics, and fusion energy—has moved from the University of Chicago to Rochester.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences,
Jennifer Granholm in a red business suit at a podium against a blue background with a US seal and the word ENERGY.
Science & Technology
December 13, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Scientists hit key milestone in fusion energy quest

The major breakthrough of achieving ignition is cause for celebration at Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics as well.

topics: featured-post, featured-post-side, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,
illustration showing a large grey cylinder in space rotating around a smaller asteroid.
Science & Technology
December 8, 2022 | 12:00 pm

Cities on asteroids? It could work—in theory

A popular science fiction idea in TV shows like Amazon’s The Expanse, Rochester scientists are using physics and engineering principles to show how asteroids could be future viable space habitats.

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
A stream of plasma burst out from the sun.
Science & Technology
November 17, 2022 | 10:13 am

How does radiation travel through dense plasma?

First-of-its-kind experimental evidence defies conventional theories about how plasmas emit or absorb radiation.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Suxing Hu,
a plate of pancakes and maple syrup making a funny face with fruit..
Science & Technology
November 16, 2022 | 04:43 pm

Rochester students develop award-winning devices to ‘save syrup’

A team of Rochester undergraduates was recognized in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition for developing solutions to problems in the maple syrup industry.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, awards, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
several single white feathers with orange and yellow tips laid in a row.
Science & Technology
November 15, 2022 | 11:35 am

Birds of a feather flock together?

Maria Castaño, a third-year PhD student in biology, studies populations of birds to understand the processes that lead to the creation of new species.

topics: awards, Department of Biology, featured-post, School of Arts and Sciences,
jagged laser lines on a small chip.
Science & Technology
October 21, 2022 | 02:23 pm

A laser that could ‘reshape the landscape of integrated photonics’

Rochester researchers see applications in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), atomic physics, and augmented and virtual reality.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, photonics, Qiang Lin, research finding,
researchers stand in a line on a boat holding a large hose.
Science & Technology
October 18, 2022 | 01:39 pm

Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat

New research shows reservoirs of ocean methane in mid-latitude regions will not be released to the atmosphere under warming conditions.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, featured-post-side, John Kessler, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,