We study materials at extreme pressures and temperatures — the conditions of planetary interiors, fusion implosions and shock compression — by coupling quantum-accurate simulations with experiments at national facilities.
The historic December 5, 2022 experiment at Lawrence Livermore National Lab’s (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF) achieved fusion ignition and paved the way to future …
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Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have become an essential tool for investigating the physical and chemical behavior of materials under extreme conditions. By predicting the …
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Properties of carbon at extreme pressures and temperatures are of critical importance for constructing interior models of carbon-rich exoplanets. Among the questions that have long …
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The Earth’s core is composed of an iron-rich liquid outer core and a crystalline iron inner core, alloyed with lighter elements, experiencing extreme pressures of up to 360 …
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Recent astrophysical observations have indicated a potential existence of carbide-rich exoplanet. This project that aims to understand the high pressure, high temperature behavior …
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