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Plasma oscillations propel breakthroughs in fusion energy
Fri, 01 Mar 2024
Rochester researchers have discovered a new class of plasma oscillations, paving the way for improved particle accelerators and commercial fusion energy.
Continue ReadingReshaping our understanding of granular systems
Fri, 09 Feb 2024
Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.
Continue ReadingScientists create new ‘spark plug’ for fusion reactions
Mon, 05 Feb 2024
Techniques developed with the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system hold promise for sparking fusion at larger scales.
Continue ReadingManipulated hafnia paves the way for next-gen memory devices
Mon, 22 Jan 2024
Scientists outline new processes for leveraging hafnia’s ferroelectric features to enhance high-performance computing.
Continue ReadingScientists uncover link between the ocean’s weather and global climate
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Using mechanical rather than statistical analysis, an international team of scientists offers a new framework for understanding the climate system.
Continue ReadingMachine learning boosts search for new materials
Tue, 19 Dec 2023
Rochester scientists have developed deep-learning models that can sift through the massive amounts of data generated by X-ray diffraction techniques.
Continue ReadingStraining memory leads to new computing possibilities
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
“We’ve combined the idea of a memristor and a phase-change device in a way that can go beyond the limitations of either device,” says Stephen Wu, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and of physics.
Continue ReadingNovember 2023 in photos
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Before we turn the calendar to December, here’s a look back at some images captured in November across the University.
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