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Auburn Physicist Receives International “Star Dust Award” for Groundbreaking Research in Dusty Plasmas
- Auburn University physicist, Professor Edward Thomas Jr., was honored with the prestigious Star Dust Award by the International Dusty Plasma Community for his pioneering work in dusty plasma physics.
- The recognition was given at the 10th International Conference on the Physics of Dusty Plasmas held at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands.
- Dr. Thomas has spent thirty years studying dusty plasmas, which are ionized gases containing micron- or nanometer-sized solid particles, leading to unique phenomena in various environments.
- His research has advanced the understanding of magnetized dusty plasmas, utilizing innovative experimental techniques like Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) for visualizing particle dynamics.
- A key project under Dr. Thomas's guidance is the Magnetized Dusty Plasma Experiment (MDPX), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), to study magnetic forces and dust-laden plasmas.
- The Magnetized Plasma Research Laboratory (MPRL) at Auburn University, led by Dr. Thomas, has become a hub for magnetized plasma studies, fostering global collaborations.
- Dr. Thomas's mentorship of over fifty students and his commitment to education have contributed to the development of a strong community of plasma physics researchers.
- His work on dusty plasmas has revealed complex behaviors like plasma crystallization and the influence of magnetic fields on particle motion and wave propagation.
- Innovative diagnostics like Particle Image Velocimetry have played a crucial role in Dr. Thomas's research, enabling detailed measurements of flow fields in dusty plasmas.
- The Star Dust Award recognizes not only Dr. Thomas's achievements but also the field of dusty plasma physics, offering insights into cosmic phenomena and technological applications.
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