China has officially launched the world's most advanced hypergravity research facility, known as the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF), located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. This state-of-the-art system features three hypergravity centrifuges and 18 onboard experimental units, capable of generating forces up to 1,900 times Earth’s gravity (1,900 g). These capabilities surpass existing facilities, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' hypergravity system, which maxes out at 1200 g. Once fully operational, CHIEF is expected to serve as a multidisciplinary research platform, addressing complex engineering and scientific challenges across various fields, such as material science, geological processes, and deep-sea exploration. The CHIEF facility represents a major leap forward in hypergravity research, with its first centrifuge engine already installed and construction on additional units underway. Approved in 2018 and spearheaded by Zhejiang University, the project aims to provide a cutting-edge experimental platform for both academic and applied research. Its six specialised chambers will allow scientists to study diverse phenomena, from earthquake-resistant infrastructure to the extraction of clean energy resources like natural gas hydrates found in seabeds. By creating extreme physical conditions, CHIEF will enable researchers to simulate real-world scenarios that are otherwise difficult to replicate, thereby advancing technological innovation and scientific understanding. #china #engineering #gravity #science #chief https://lnkd.in/eJ9Er79X
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China turns on hypergravity machine to ‘compress’ time and space Revolutionary research tool will dial up gravity to mimic natural events and help to tap future energy reserves, solve engineering puzzles. The world’s most advanced hypergravity machine – capable of generating forces thousands of times greater than Earth’s surface gravity – has been switched on in China, a step that scientists say will advance their understanding of events like the rise of mountains, or catastrophes such as dam collapses. Once fully operational, the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) will offer a multidisciplinary science platform with the world’s largest hypergravity centrifuge, helping to solve perplexing engineering problems in several fields. The project’s preliminary completion is a milestone in the field of hypergravity research, according to a news release on Monday by the government of Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang province, where the facility is located. “As planned, the first phase of commissioning will take place this year,” it said in a release. https://lnkd.in/eUXwmiH9 #china #gravity
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China has unveiled the world's most advanced hypergravity machine, the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF), located in Hangzhou. With a capacity of 1900 g-t, this groundbreaking facility surpasses its global counterparts and promises to revolutionize scientific research. CHIEF features three hypergravity centrifuges and six experimental chambers dedicated to fields such as seismic geotechnics, deep-sea engineering, and slope stability. These chambers simulate extreme physical conditions, enabling researchers to solve complex engineering problems and develop innovative energy solutions. One promising application is the study of natural gas hydrates, or "combustible ice," a potential clean energy source. CHIEF's experiments aim to refine extraction techniques, reducing environmental risks. Developed by Zhejiang University and funded by China’s 13th Five-Year Plan, CHIEF is a $276.5 million investment in cutting-edge science. Scientists anticipate it will compress research timelines and unlock answers to some of the world's most challenging natural and engineering puzzles. #CHIEF #Hypergravity #ChinaTech #EnergyInnovation #EngineeringBreakthrough #NaturalGasHydrates #Scientific
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China has unveiled the world's most advanced hypergravity machine, the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF), located in Hangzhou. With a capacity of 1900 g-t, this groundbreaking facility surpasses its global counterparts and promises to revolutionize scientific research. CHIEF features three hypergravity centrifuges and six experimental chambers dedicated to fields such as seismic geotechnics, deep-sea engineering, and slope stability. These chambers simulate extreme physical conditions, enabling researchers to solve complex engineering problems and develop innovative energy solutions. One promising application is the study of natural gas hydrates, or "combustible ice," a potential clean energy source. CHIEF's experiments aim to refine extraction techniques, reducing environmental risks. Developed by Zhejiang University and funded by China’s 13th Five-Year Plan, CHIEF is a $276.5 million investment in cutting-edge science. Scientists anticipate it will compress research timelines and unlock answers to some of the world's most challenging natural and engineering puzzles. #CHIEF #Hypergravity #ChinaTech #EnergyInnovation #EngineeringBreakthrough #NaturalGasHydrates #Scientific
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China has officially activated the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF), the world's most advanced hypergravity research facility, located in Hangzhou. This groundbreaking facility is capable of generating forces up to 1,900 times stronger than Earth's gravity, setting a new benchmark in scientific exploration. CHIEF will serve as a versatile platform for addressing complex engineering challenges and advancing research in fields such as geological processes, material science, and deep-sea energy exploration. With its state-of-the-art hypergravity centrifuges and specialized experiment chambers, CHIEF is aimed to revolutionize our understanding of extreme physical conditions and their applications. This monumental achievement underscores China's commitment to leading in scientific innovation and technological advancement. Follow Trending Script for more SciTech updates! #Hypergravity #ScienceInnovation #CHIEF #CentrifugalHypergravityandInterdisciplinaryExperimentFacility #Engineering #Research #China #SpaceExploration #MaterialScience #DeepSeaResearch
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"Pakistan’s Magnetic Marvels: Exploring the Science and Applications of Magnets in the Land of Mountains and Innovation" Magnets are fascinating objects, possessing an invisible force that has captivated scientists and innovators for centuries. In Pakistan, the study and use of magnets have not only contributed to industrial and technological advancements but also hold cultural significance in certain regions. This country, known for its natural beauty and rich history, is also home to emerging industries that rely on magnets for various applications, from energy production to electronics. In this journey through Pakistan’s magnetic wonders, we delve into the science behind magnets, exploring how they work and how they are used in everyday life. From magnetic materials sourced from the country’s mineral-rich regions to cutting-edge research in renewable energy, Pakistan's connection to magnetism is both deep and transformative. The title reflects the innovative spirit of Pakistan while paying homage to its natural resources and scientific advancements, making it a perfect introduction to a discussion on magnets and their impact in this vibrant nation.
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⚠️ NEW PAPER ALERT!!! ⚠️ Pengfei Liu et al. have demonstrated non-volatile and reversible electric field control of perpendicular magnetization switching in ferrimagnet/ferroelectric heterostructures, which is relevant for the development of information storage and processing technologies with low power consumption! Read more about it here ⬇️ Electric field control of the perpendicular magnetization switching in ferroelectric/ferrimagnet heterostructures https://lnkd.in/ewfds6SG Author Affiliations: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, East China University of Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kyoto University #NewtonCP
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🌻 Exciting News! 🌻 We are pleased to share our latest journal article published in Materials Science and Engineering: A, "Sunflower-like eutectic solidification in gas atomized Al0.3CrFeNiTi0.3 medium-entropy alloy powders: A comprehensive microstructural study," in collaboration with the highly talented PhD student Rasim Eris and led by Prof Paul Munroe at UNSW. This study dives deep into the fascinating microstructures of medium-entropy alloys, revealing unique sunflower-like eutectic solidification patterns in gas-atomized powders. Our findings provide new insights into the potential applications and properties of these advanced materials. 🔗 Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g9Xskpdp Happy reading and sharing!!! Rasim Eris Ecio Bosi Andrew Ang Christopher Berndt SEAM_ARC Swinburne University of Technology UNSW #highentropyalloys #research #materialsengineering #collaboration #thermalspray #microstructure #newpublication
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A multi-university research group led by Principal Investigator Dilip Gersappe, professor and chair of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, has been awarded a $4 million, three-year grant from the U.S. Army Cold Regions Lab (CRREL). The group will address the issue of overcoming the negative effects of freeze-thaw cycles on geo-structures like pavements, runways, and retaining walls which poses a significant challenge for engineers, especially in extreme cold weather conditions. Taejin Kim, associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering and Benjamin Hsiao, distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry, serve as co-PIs for the project. Read the story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4de6XqJ Be the solution. #materialsscience #researchgrant #usarmy #chemicalengineers #stonybrooku
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💥 Will the world’s next biggest particle collider be Chinese 🇨🇳? 💥 Construction of a Circular Electron–Positron Collider (CEPC) could actually begin in 2027, if the chinese Governement provides the necessary financial support. 💥 While a Feasibility Study is underway to examine the technical and financial viability of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) at #CERN, China is pushing its plans to become a key player in particle physics. ➡️ A technical design report for the CEPC was recently published, according to which the collider would cost only $5.2 billion, beating the FCC which would cost $17 billion and begin construction in 2030. ➡️ The objective of this new apparatus is to collide electrons and postitrons (which are the antiparticles of electrons) and thus create millions of Higgs bosons. Precise measurements of the #HiggsBoson's properties would provide more information about the fundamental physical principles underlying the Standard Model of fundamental particles, hopefully helping scientists to suggest an answer to some still open questions. ❓❓❓ Do you think we need a bigger collider? Should we continue with the FCC or let China be the new leader in this field? (Let me know what you think in the comments.) #TalkScienceWithVirginia #sciencenews #research #TechTalk #particlephysics #FCC
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