Plasma and Space Physics
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The research teams here explore the complexities of space environments, from computational simulations to solar system dynamics and space weather phenomena. Discover our research aimed at advancing our understanding of the universe.
CSP advances our understanding of plasma interaction with planetary bodies through simulations.
We focus on plasma regimes where collective dynamics meet quantum mechanical and QED theory.
We study aspects of solar-terrestrial interactions between the solar plasma wind and Earth's magnetosphere.
IRF conducts research and postgraduate education in space physics, space technology and atmospheric physics.
Our research comprise plasma physics and the interaction between the solar wind and solar system objects.
We study different aspects of gravity in cosmology and astrophysics.
The research groups at Umeå University delve into various aspects of plasma and space physics. The Computational Space Physics group focuses on numerical simulations to model space plasma processes. The Solar System Physics group investigates the dynamics and physical properties of celestial bodies within our solar system. The Solar-Terrestrial Physics and Space Weather group studies interactions between solar activity and Earth's magnetosphere, aiming to predict space weather events. The Collective and Nonlinear Effects in Quantum Plasmas project explores quantum mechanical behaviors in plasma environments. Additionally, the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) conducts comprehensive research on space physics and atmospheric phenomena, contributing significantly to our understanding of space environments.