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Researchers using NASA's Juno spacecraft have discovered a new type of plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora, providing insights into the planet's magnetic environment and how it differs from Earth's auroral phenomena, with implications for understanding planetary magnetic fields and space weather.
Researchers at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory have discovered a promising approach to mitigate the damaging effects of runaway electrons in tokamak fusion devices by harnessing a unique type of plasma wave called Alfven waves. These waves have the ability to loosen the confinement of high-energy particles within the reactors, allowing some particles to escape and reducing the efficiency of the devices. The new findings by Chang Liu and a team of researchers have revealed a surprising twist in the tale of Alfven waves in the context of runaway electrons.