Rishabh Datta

PhD Student @MIT | High Energy Density Plasmas, Magnetized Shocks, Plasma Turbulence | he/him

[NASA Universe @NASAUniverse]

50 years ago, U.S. Air Force satellites spotted mysterious flashes of X-rays and gamma rays. Scientists determined that they occurred outside our solar system and published the first paper about gamma-ray bursts! How have we studied them in decades since then? 🧵1/10

[Quanta Magazine @QuantaMagazine]

A process called magnetic reconnection may fuel some of the most rapid and powerful phenomena in the universe. Two recent papers detail the microphysics that may power these cosmic tantrums. @savagitsky reports: https://t.co/9dQrIxmH8l

[MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering @mit_nse]

Friday Feature: Working with NSE's Professor Jack Hare, PhD student Rishabh Datta seeks to further understanding of astrophysical phenomena.
https://t.co/bS2N5LlvJf

[Matplotlib @matplotlib]

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[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

(2/2) This provides an effective easy-to-implement system for diagnosing plasmas, especially in systems with limited diagnostic access, or where other techniques such as Thompson scattering are unavailable.

[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

(1/2) Our RSI paper which describes a new plasma diagnostic technique for velocity and ion sound speed measurements is now available here:
https://t.co/FVja0sKb3E

[Danny Russell @Danny_Russell__]

New preprint lead by @ri_datta studying the structure of bow shocks which form around inductive magnetic field probes. Some really detailed comparison of MHD sims with experiments here https://t.co/8lmXEb5OkI

[MIT MechE @MITMechE]

Congratulations to the MechE Class of 2022! We are excited for you take the skills that you’ve have gained during your time at MechE to help make our world a better place.

[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

I had a great time at #HTPD22 this week. You can read more about the diagnostic technique I presented here: https://t.co/M94b4Ycfl8

[NASA Universe @NASAUniverse]

Scientists estimate there are tens of millions of black holes dotted around our galaxy, but so far we’ve only found a few dozen. Most of those are in orbit with a star, and this video shows 22 systems studied by our missions! More: https://t.co/DI1rVcXTFB #BlackHoleWeek⚫

[Corey S. Powell @coreyspowell]

Today's great escape: A gorgeous visualization of an accretion disk around a black hole, via @CoolSeanDotCom.
https://t.co/1ptEDC1fTJ

[Journal of Plasma Physics @CUP_Plasma]

Investigating the interactions between geomagnetic storms and magnetospheric substorms is one of the most challenging problems in space physics and has crucial impact on any forecasting tool. Find out more: https://t.co/PSbAqzXtGb

[Scientific American @sciam]

In a world first, the National Ignition Facility has generated a “burning plasma,” a fusion reaction on the cusp of being self-sustaining. https://t.co/0TmUPsvlUK

[Aaron Owji @AaronOwji]

Princeton doing the right thing and removing graduate "tuition" so they can pay PhD students more. Why should a PI mentor pay the school tuition for their student in yr 3+ w/ no classes? What is that money for? Should be research funds!

[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

@Andrew_Maris Well done! Congratulations!

[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

@ThomasVarnish Thank you!

[Rishabh Datta @ri_datta]

Brb changing my email signature from PhD student to PHD candidate

[NASA Webb Telescope @NASAWebb]

For years, we’ve been answering the question: When will #NASAWebb launch? This morning, we answered that for the last time! Next up: Where is Webb? We’ve got an answer for that, too!

See where Webb is on its million mile journey to #UnfoldTheUniverse: https://t.co/EZC60K56YN

[Event Horizon 'Scope @ehtelescope]

Happy Black Hole Friday! This simulated black hole movie shows what scientists think an accreting supermassive black hole system would look like up close. Retweet at 100% discount this Black Hole Friday!
Simulation by A. Chael, M. Wielgus, D. Palumbo, M. Johnson and K. Bouman

[Tokamak Energy @TokamakEnergy]

“We have moved from if #FusionEnergy will happen to when. Investors have seen wind and solar take off and now they have to decide whether they want a seat at the table for the next big thing.” Don't miss our feature today in The Times: https://t.co/GGo0IWfM1v #FasterFusion