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Researchers looking on at wall-sized, vividly colored screens showing simulations of laser-driven experiments.
Science & Technology
March 14, 2022 | 11:19 am

Tracing the evolution of galaxy clusters

Petros Tzeferacos, an associate professor of physics and astronomy and a senior scientist at LLE, and colleagues from Chicago and Oxford have replicated in a laboratory setting conditions that exist within galaxy clusters.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Flash Center for Computational Science, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Petros Tzeferacos, School of Arts and Sciences,
Stormy swirls over Jupiter's northern hemisphere
Science & Technology
December 15, 2021 | 12:20 pm

Rochester scientists reveal the limits of machine learning for hydrogen models

Research from the Laboratory for Laser Energetics paves the way for more accurate computer models, which are needed to understand the interior of planets and the physical properties of nuclear fusion.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding, Suxing Hu, Valentin Karasiev,
Saturn
Science & Technology
June 1, 2021 | 11:05 am

Rochester laser experiments demonstrate ‘helium rain’ likely falls in the solar system

An international research team including University of Rochester scientists has validated a nearly 40-year-old prediction that helium rain is possible inside planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.

topics: Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures, Department of Mechanical Engineering, featured-post, Gilbert (Rip) Collins, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, research finding,
Orange and green planet suspended against black background.
Science & Technology
January 27, 2021 | 11:55 am

New research on carbon cracks open secrets deep inside exoplanets

Measuring carbon at the highest pressures ever achieved in a laboratory, researchers at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics report first model of the carbon structures that may make up planets outside the solar system.

topics: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Gilbert (Rip) Collins, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Ryan Rygg, School of Arts and Sciences,
Destin Froula
Science & Technology
January 14, 2021 | 04:08 pm

Laser Lab scientist honored for fusion and plasma research

Dustin Froula received the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award, one of the most respected awards given by the US Department of Energy, for his research.

topics: awards, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dustin Froula, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, School of Arts and Sciences,
image of David Turnbull
University News
August 16, 2020 | 03:26 pm

Rochester scientist David Turnbull receives fusion award

Nonprofit research and educational foundation highlights “demonstrated leadership in applying results to laser facilities.”

topics: David Turnbull, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,
illustration of exoplanet formation
Science & Technology
August 10, 2020 | 08:55 am

Rochester leads effort to understand matter at atom-crushing pressures

The University is the host institution for a NSF-funded national collaboration to explore ‘revolutionary states of matter.’

topics: Adam Frank, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eric Blackman, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, high-energy-density physics, Hussein Aluie, Jessica Shang, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Miki Nakajima, Mohamed Zaghoo, Philip Nilson, Pierre Gourdain, Rip Collins, Ryan Rygg, School of Arts and Sciences, Suxing Hu,