The topic of “particles and plasmas in strong fields” is highly actual as the scientific basis for investigating matter at high energy densities. Such states of matter at extremely high temperatures and densities occur in thermonuclear fusion plasmas (in stars and in laboratories), in planetary interiors as well as in the early universe and in the final stages of stellar evolution. They can be recreated in terrestrial laboratories, e.g., with ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions and with ultrashort, ultrahigh intensity laser collisions. On the one hand, there is a deep interest in shifting the frontiers of current understanding of matter at high energy, on the other there is the strong demand to develop technologies of inertial fusion which would release a quasi unlimited source of energy for the future of mankind. Both aspects shall be presented at this WE-Heraeus Seminar.
It is the goal of the planned WE-Heraeus Seminar to bring together experts for simulations, analytic non-perturbative approaches, effective models and modern artificial intelligence methods from Germany and Hungary in order to initiate new collaborations to tackle the goal of understanding the creation of warm dense plasmas in strong fields. Groups from both countries have made major steps towards realising laser induced nuclear fusion experiments which shall contribute to the solution of the problem of clean and stable energy production. A few world-leading experts in fundamental physics of matter under extreme conditions will enrich the discussion and serve as multiplicators who publicly propagate the initiated developments.
Wilhelm und Else Heraeus Stiftung
The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation is a private institution that supports scientific research and education with an emphasis on physics. The foundation is best known for organizing and funding a variety of events dedicated to the discussion of research results and the training of young scientists.
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The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding
In 2019, a vibrant and productive science hub has emerged on the German-Polish border. The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) uses cutting-edge digital methods to tackle research in complex systems such as the climate, extreme states of matter, or carcinogenesis. The young research center is establishing itself with an increasing number of high-profile publications and close collaborations with renowned partners worldwide.
Based on the belief that future research is interdisciplinary and data-driven, CASUS positions itself as a strong partner in the digitization of science and draws new scientific connections to address future challenges with the help of digital scientific solutions. Combining methods from mathematics, systems theory, data science, and scientific computing at a single location, researchers at CASUS aim to rethink data-intensive systems research.
