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  Magnetic Field Heats Up Fusion A magnetic field can significantly boost the performance of a large-scale fusion experiment that may lead to a future source of clean power. Nuclear fusion could provide a clean power source, but one of the technological challenges is maintaining the fuel at a high enough temperature for a long enough time. In a technique called inertial confinement fusion (ICF)—where lasers initiate the nuclear reaction—a magnetic field has been shown to improve heating. Now researchers have shown that a magnetic field can also help in a large-scale experiment with a more complicated design that produces far more energy [ 1 ] In the simplest version of ICF, synchronized laser pulses hit a capsule filled with cold hydrogen fuel, causing it to implode. The implosion heats the fuel and creates a spot of burning plasma (see  Viewpoint: Fusion Turns Up the Heat ). The “hot spot” serves as a spark that initiates burning throughout the fuel, driving a self-sustaining...

  Yunqing Tang will receive the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022. Read below to know the significance of Tang’s work and  the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize. Yunqing Tang will receive the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for 2022. Tang is an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. The award is presented annually to a person aged 32 and below for outstanding contributions in the field of mathematics, influenced by Srinivasa Ramanujan in a broad way. The award is instituted by the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology, and Research Academy(SASTRA) in 2005 including a cash prize of $10,000.  Yunqing Tang's work: Significance Tang’s work displays a remarkable combination of sophisticated techniques, in which the geometry and arithmetic of modular curves and of Shimura varieties play a vital role. Yunqing’s results and methods are liable to have an important impact on future research in this area.  Tang’s latest joint work with Frank Calegari and Vesselin Dimitro...

  Top 5 industrial IoT use cases and examples Learn about how IIoT is being applied across different industries.           As technological innovations continue to expand and redefine how we work, organizations are looking to seize the moment to apply these innovations to accelerate business operations. One of the ways technology has redefined business operations in recent years is through the industrial Internet of Things or industry 4.0. IIoT refers to the application of  IoT  in industries to speed up the manufacturing process, gain deep insight into production activities, create a smarter working environment and gain a competitive advantage. What are the benefits of industrial IoT? Before now, the popular notion was that IIoT offers services mainly to the manufacturing industries. However, its current application and expansion show that its benefits span other sectors. Predictive maintenance Predictive maintenance is the ability of a machine t...

  Lava Blaze 5G: Cheapest 5G mobile launched in India; Check price, specifications, weight, other details Lava Blaze 5G Launch Date in India: Lava Blaze 5G was launched on November 8 in India. The smartphone was first unveiled by telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the India Mobile Congress in the national capital on October 4 Lava Blaze 5G Price In India:  Homegrown smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched its much-awaited cheapest 5G smartphone in India, as promised under Rs 10,000. The launch came a bit late as it was expected to come around Diwali. The smartphone sports a cheeky design and comes in soothing colours. Lava had said that it aims to provide the next-generation 5G technology to Indians at an affordable price point. Lava Blaze 5G Weight, Specifications The smartphone weighs 207 grams and measures 165.3x76.4x8.9mm. It comes with 4GB RAM + 3GB Virtual RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS Display and has a triple rear camera with 50MP p...