Electron storm causes auroral emissions on Mercury’s surface!
The interaction between the solar wind and a planet’s intrinsic magnetic field leads to a variety of responses within the magnetosphere it forms. As with the Earth, but on much […]
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A few colleagues from different research groups are organising « Astroplasma » discussion sessions. The goal is to bring together people who are genuinely interested in plasma physics for astrophysics at IRAP, by proposing a regular scientific exchange and discussion time.s.
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Michel Rieutord, astrophysicist at IRAP, laureate of the prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) has just awarded this prestigious grant to Michel Rieutord, professor at the University Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier at the Institute for Research in Astrophysics […]
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The origin of the Betelgeuse stellar wind revealed by the first 3D images
Except for the lightest elements (H, He and Li), atoms are formed inside the stars, throughout its life, by nuclear reactions. But they need to escape. Among the most efficient […]