Plasma physics

Magnetic Fields Force New Perspective on Milky Way's Black Hole

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Physical sciences, Space science, Natural sciences, Space plasmas, Plasma physics, Geomagnetism, Planetary science, Magnetism, Galaxy, Magnetic field, Black hole, Milky Way

Using its newest infrared instrument to study celestial dust grains, which align perpendicular to magnetic field lines, SOFIA was able to produce detailed maps of our galactic center, showing the behavior of these otherwise invisible magnetic fields around the black hole.

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  • Using its newest infrared instrument to study celestial dust grains, which align perpendicular to magnetic field lines, SOFIA was able to produce detailed maps of our galactic center, showing the behavior of these otherwise invisible magnetic fields around the black hole.
  • Scientists have often relied on gravity to explain their results because measuring celestial magnetic fields is extremely challenging.
  • We know that magnetic fields in the Earth's magnetosphere protect us from high-energy particles coming from the Sun.
  • "The data provide the most detailed look yet at the magnetic fields surrounding our galaxy's central black hole," said David Chuss, a coauthor of the paper at Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

CLS Conducts In-Vivo Laser Ablation Studies for Neuro and Prostate using TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System with Thermoguide

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Plasma physics, Optics, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Laser medicine, Ablation, Laser ablation, Laser, CLS, Prostate cancer

IRVINE, Calif. and LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB (publ) (CLS) today announced it is conducting new in-vivo precision laser ablation treatment studies for neuro and prostate using its TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System with Thermoguide thermometry software.

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  • IRVINE, Calif. and LUND, Sweden, May 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB (publ) (CLS) today announced it is conducting new in-vivo precision laser ablation treatment studies for neuro and prostate using its TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System with Thermoguide thermometry software.
  • This quarter, CLS will initiate preclinical studies in neuro and prostate scheduled to last throughout the year.
  • We will continue to market and sell our existing products while finalizing the application for the new TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System with Thermoguide Workstation, says Dan Mogren, Chief Commercial Officer at CLS.
  • The TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System includes a small, user-friendly mobile laser unit with unique monitoring capabilities and tailored single-use products specifically developed to enable safe, efficient, precision laser ablation procedures using all types of image guidance.

Western Dermatology Consultants Adds Plasma Fibroblast Therapy to Services

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Physics, Collagen induction therapy, Cosmetic surgery, Dermatology, Plasma, Plasma physics

Anyone interested in learning more about scheduling a future appointment is invited to contact The Spa @ Western Dermatology Consultants to get information about plasma fibroblast therapys availability.

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  • Anyone interested in learning more about scheduling a future appointment is invited to contact The Spa @ Western Dermatology Consultants to get information about plasma fibroblast therapys availability.
  • Plasma fibroblast therapy uses a device that emits safe, high-frequency electric currents to create micro-injuries in the surface of the skin.
  • The Spa @ Western Dermatology Consultants offers plasma fibroblast therapy, but not microneedling.
  • Contact The Spa @ Western Dermatology Consultants at (505) 855-9267 to get more information about plasma fibroblast therapy, or send a message online .

NTT: Conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement with ITER

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Environment, Technology, Other Energy, Telecommunications, Alternative energy, Energy, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Plasma physics, Tokamaks, Nuclear power, ITER, Nuclear energy in France, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Fusion power, Fusion for Energy, Laban Coblentz

The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.

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  • The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.
  • Under the strategic intent of this Cooperation Agreement, NTT will collaborate in the following areas.
  • This is the first time that the ITER Organization has signed a Long Term Non-Commercial Cooperation Agreement with a private Japanese company.
  • Under this agreement, we will work closely with the ITER Organization to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power at an industrial scale for the first time in human history.

CLS Granted New U.S. Patent Covering Unique, Non-Cooled, Diffuser-type Laser Ablation Applicator

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Plasma physics, Optics, Medicine, Physical sciences, Laser medicine, Ablation, Laser, Magnetic resonance imaging

IRVINE, Calif. and LUND, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB (publ) (CLS) today announced it was granted a new U.S. Patent valid until 2036 covering its unique, non-cooled, diffuser-type laser ablation applicator.

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  • IRVINE, Calif. and LUND, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB (publ) (CLS) today announced it was granted a new U.S. Patent valid until 2036 covering its unique, non-cooled, diffuser-type laser ablation applicator.
  • CLSs diffuser-type laser ablation applicator enables the treatment of larger cancer tumors and is part of the company's extensive portfolio of laser applicators and instruments that, together with CLS's mobile laser unit, constitute the TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System .
  • This patent represents the latest milestone in our continuing technology development of high-precision, MRI-guided thermal therapy products and accessories, stated Dan Mogren, Chief Commercial Officer for CLS.
  • Our image-guided system and instruments enable high precision, minimally invasive laser ablation treatments for challenging indications, such as prostate cancer.

Europe Cold Plasma Equipment Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Regime ; Application ; and Country

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Physics, Astrophysics, Gases, Plasma, Plasma physics, Plasma processing

The growth of the market in Europe is primarily ascribed to the increasing employment of cold plasma technique in medical treatments and growing cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAI).

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  • The growth of the market in Europe is primarily ascribed to the increasing employment of cold plasma technique in medical treatments and growing cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAI).
  • However, the adverse effects of cold plasma and lack of reimbursement policies are likely to continue to hamper the growth of the market in the coming years.
  • Further, the growing R&D expenditure in the healthcare sector is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the European cold plasma equipment market in the coming years.
  • The atmospheric cold plasma equipment accounted 15.41% which for the largest share with of the European cold plasma equipment market in 2019.Atmospheric cold plasma gives the possibly highest plasma density.

NRL power-beaming demonstrated on International Space Station

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Photovoltaics, Energy, Plasma physics, Space plasmas, Contents, Physical sciences, Sun, Paul Jaffe, Solar panel, SOLAR, Space-based solar power

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Space Station astronaut Jessica Meir completed the first U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Space Station astronaut Jessica Meir completed the first U.S.
  • While the current generated and light emitted was a small amount, the setup proved the concept in space.
  • Led by electronics engineer Paul Jaffe, researchers at NRL are investigating space solar and power beaming as a potential source of clean energy for a variety of military and civilian applications.
  • Space solar is simply using solar panels in space to harvest the sun's energy, where collecting rays would be unaffected by clouds or other interference.

GIGAPHOTON Launches 300W KrF Laser “G300K” for Micro Ablation Via Processing

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Semiconductor, Hardware, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Physical sciences, Optics, Chemistry, Plasma physics, Excimer lasers, Fluorine, MOSFETs, Laser, Krypton fluoride laser, Ablation, Semiconductor device fabrication, KRF

The KrF laser G300K is based on Gigaphotons KrF laser technology for lithography light sources, and under the concept of optimizing processing of micro ablation and so on, it is a model that is affordable while maintaining high stability, a high availability of 99% or more, and a high output.

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  • The KrF laser G300K is based on Gigaphotons KrF laser technology for lithography light sources, and under the concept of optimizing processing of micro ablation and so on, it is a model that is affordable while maintaining high stability, a high availability of 99% or more, and a high output.
  • This supports productivity improvements and cost reduction in the micro ablation via processing process in semiconductor manufacturing back-end processes.
  • Micro-ablation via processing of organic insulating films has drawn much attention because it can be performed at high speed and at low cost.
  • Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a laser supplier.

DIII-D Scientists Solve Key Challenge for Controlling “Runaway” Electrons in Fusion Plasmas

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Monday, April 6, 2020
Fusion power, Tokamaks, Fusion reactors, Nuclear power, Physical sciences, Plasma physics, DIII-D, Runaway electrons, MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Resonant magnetic perturbations

The heart of the facility is a tokamak that uses powerful electromagnets to produce a doughnut-shaped magnetic field for confining a fusion plasma.

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  • The heart of the facility is a tokamak that uses powerful electromagnets to produce a doughnut-shaped magnetic field for confining a fusion plasma.
  • (See Fusion Energy 101 explainer below for more detail on how fusion works.)
  • These discoveries are very important for our understanding of the physics of runaway electrons, said David Hill, Director of DIII-D.
  • DIII-D continues the drive toward practical fusion energy with critical research conducted in collaboration with more than 600 scientists representing over 100 institutions worldwide.

CLS Obtains EU Approval for New Thermometry Software Product, ThermoGuide, also Obtains Approval for Updated EC Certificate for Complete TRANBERG System including the Software

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Plasma physics, Optics, Laser medicine, Physical sciences, Laser ablation, Medical device, Ablation, Light, Laser

We are very pleased to now have approvals for marketing and sales in place in Europe for the complete TRANBERG system.

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  • We are very pleased to now have approvals for marketing and sales in place in Europe for the complete TRANBERG system.
  • We will be facing a transition from MDD to the significantly more demanding Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
  • In line with the upcoming requirements, we have updated the intended use for the TRANBERG system.
  • With the approval of ThermoGuide, CLS can now offer a complete system for MR-guided laser ablation procedures.