New research initiative turns laser focus on high-energy-density physics
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 06:22
in Physics & Chemistry
Atoms behave much differently when squeezed to pressures more than a million—or even a billion—times the atmospheric pressure on Earth. Understanding how atoms react under such high-pressure conditions can lead to the creation of new materials and give scientists valuable insights into the make-up of stars and planets, as well as the universe itself.