Particle Acceleration in Highly Magnetized Turbulent Plasmas

Explore particle acceleration mechanisms in highly magnetized turbulent plasmas through this astrophysics seminar presented by Columbia University researcher Luca Comisso at the Institute for Advanced Study. Delve into the complex physics of how particles gain energy in turbulent plasma environments, a fundamental process relevant to various astrophysical phenomena. Learn about the latest theoretical developments and numerical simulations that help understand particle energization in magnetized plasma turbulence, with implications for cosmic ray physics, solar flares, and other high-energy astrophysical events.