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Science News for January 9, 2011


Supercomputer unravels structures in DVD materials

A team of researchers used the Jülich supercomputer to unravel the structures of DVD materials, revealing a new understanding of the read and write processes. The study provides insight into the rapid phase change mechanisms, which could lead to improved storage materials with longer life, larger capacity, or shorter access times.

SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 9, 2011

Wave power could contain fusion plasma

Researchers at the University of Warwick have confirmed a longstanding prediction that high-energy alpha particles will be key to generating fusion power in next-generation tokamaks. They found that LH waves, often used externally, can occur naturally in fusion plasmas and help exploit alpha particle energy.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 9, 2011