May 30, 2017

HEDS researchers have observed the Weibel instability that is responsible for magnetic field generation and believed to be important for the early stages of generating cosmic rays

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3D simulation showing the interaction of the laser with the hydrogen jet and the development of strong (100 MG) filamentary magnetic fields on the rear side

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