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Laser experiments recreate solar flare physics and reveal consistent magnetic reconnection rates

September 18, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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Laser experiments recreate solar flare physics and reveal consistent magnetic reconnection rates

Magnetic reconnection is a process that occurs when the magnetic fields of a conductive plasma quickly rearrange and release massive amounts of stored magnetic energy. It is widely thought to be the underlying mechanism behind cosmic events such as solar flares and substorms in Earth’s magnetosphere.

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