Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards

  Application of electron beam treatment for degradation of pollutants in real textile wastewater Textile wastewater contains numerous nondegradable contaminants such as dyes, pigments, detergents, and other auxiliaries, which make the conventional Effluent treatment plant (ETP) processes (viz coagulation-flocculation followed by biodegradation process) ineffective.  Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are one of the alternatives by which non-degradable contaminants or pollutants can be converted to less toxic or non-toxic degradable by-products with the use of highly reactive oxidative species. Electron beam treatment is one of the AOPs that uses accelerated electrons to form highly reactive species when applied to water without using any other chemical.  The present work aims to study the effectiveness of electron beam treatment in the degradation of pollutants in wastewater produced by the textile industry. Accordingly, two process house samples (Separate Dyeing and Pr...

Excellence in Particle Physics Awards 🌌🏆 Recognizing the Brightest Minds in Physics The Excellence in Particle Physics Awards celebrate the scientists and researchers who push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe at the most fundamental level. From unraveling the mysteries of quantum mechanics to discovering new particles, these awards recognize achievements that have shaped modern physics and paved the way for future breakthroughs. Categories of Recognition These prestigious awards are presented in multiple categories, highlighting diverse contributions to the field: 🔬 Theoretical Physics Excellence Honoring individuals whose groundbreaking theories have expanded our understanding of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. Contributions in this category often include: Quantum field theory and the Standard Model refinements Advancements in string theory and quantum gravity New frameworks for understanding dark matter and dark energy ⚡ Experimental Physi...

  Impacts of particle geometry on the characteristics of porous materials This study provides comprehensive insights into the influence of particle geometry on the characteristics of porous materials. Three-dimensional (3D) porous models featuring various particle geometries —a sphere, cylinders with height-to-diameter ratios of 0.1, 1.0, and 10, and a cube— were generated with isotropic particle arrangements. Generalized equations for dimensionless specific surface area, absolute permeability, thermal conductivity, and mass diffusivity were proposed, showing a relative deviation rate between actual and predicted values of lower than 0.104. The findings reveal that lower sphericity results in a higher specific surface area.  For instance, models with sphericities of 0.471 (coin-shaped cylinders) and 1.000 (spheres) demonstrate up to a 2.41-fold difference in specific surface area at comparable porosities. In addition, the lower sphericity induces high thermal conductivity, low...

A Comprehensive Investigation of Physics-Informed Learning in Forward and Inverse Analysis of Elastic and Elastoplastic Footing Physics-informed learning has emerged as a promising approach for solving forward and inverse partial differential equations in engineering practice, but selecting an optimal loss function remains unclear and parameter identification for inverse analysis lacks efficiency. Meanwhile, their values for engineering-scale elastoplastic problems have not been deeply investigated.  In this research, a comprehensive comparison between the strong-form collocation point method (CPM) and the deep Ritz method (DRM) based loss functions for both forward and inverse analysis is conducted, and a novel exponential acceleration method is proposed to enlarge the search space of unknown parameters for inverse analysis.  By applying these methods to linear elasticity and elastoplasticity footing cases, we found that physics-informed learning equipped with DRM-based loss ...

Quantum Social Science as an Ontological Critique: Reflections on First Principles, Politics, and Ethics Ontological frameworks provide orientation in the world. They also have worlding power as part of material assemblages within which our responses to political issues are devised. In my reflection, I discuss the relations between “science” and political thought, and I will highlight how Western theories of matter and the cosmos based on the mechanistic worldview of Newtonian physics have shaped Kantian ethics. Furthermore, I argue that by emphasizing uncertainty, relationality, and the performative effects of the apparatus of observation, quantum physics’ worldviews challenge the pillars of the onto-epistemologies of the Enlightenment and invite us to rethink the “first principles” upon which Western ethical and political thought rely. Quantum worldviews invite us to put responsibility and careful consideration of the entanglements of practice, rather than abstractions, at the center...

  Modelling investigation for multi-physics heat storage performance of solar-driven calcium looping in moving bed collector based on CFD-DEM Conventional solar thermochemical heat collector with direct solar-heating usually faces an issue of aperture being contaminated and the difficulty of real-time particle velocity control. Here, a three-dimensional multi-physics numerical solver coupling with optical and thermal stress sub-models is developed towards heat storage mechanization of calcium looping, considering discrete particle flow, continuous gas flow, solar radiation, temperature field, particle collision force and chemical reaction. Based on the CFD-DEM method, the particle velocity and temperature distribution in the moving bed collector present non-uniformity with a parabolic profile. Numerical simulation results show that the energy carriers can reach the high temperature of 1350 K with a calcination rate of 1.1 × 10 −8  kmol s −1  under the incid...

  Life cycle assessment of nature-based coagulant production: Light and dark sides of the freeze-drying process Nature-based coagulants are emerging as sustainable alternatives to chemical coagulants in water treatment processes. These coagulants, derived from plant-based or natural materials, are known for their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness. However, the production process, particularly freeze-drying, involves both ecological benefits and environmental trade-offs. This life cycle assessment (LCA) examines the positive and negative impacts of the freeze-drying process in producing nature-based coagulants. Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards More Info: physicistparticle.com Contact : contact@physicistparticle.com #sciencefather #LifeCycleAssessment  #NatureBasedCoagulants  #FreezeDrying  #SustainableProduction  #GreenChemistry  #EnvironmentalImpact  #CircularEconomy  #EcoFriendly  #SustainableTechnology...

Nuclear power engineering with fast neutron reactors and closed nuclear fuel cycle – Solution of climate problems and more Fast Neutron Reactors (FNRs) in a closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle (NFC) will solve the problems of safety of the accumulated spent-nuclear fuel, the final disposal of high-level radio-active wastes. Nuclear power has a birthmark associated with its appearance to the world as nuclear weapons. However, it should be borne in mind that this is more of a political problem than a technical one. BREST-OD-300 reactor doesn’t have a reproduction zone, i.e., there is no production of excess plutonium. The reprocessing of spent fuel will release some product from which a new mixed uranium–plutonium fuel will be made. This product will contain uranium, plutonium and, subsequently, minor actinides, which will create a high level of radioactivity that will cause additional difficulties and obvious problems in un-authorized handling of such material. Global Particle Physics Excellence ...

Plasma induced oxy Plasma induced oxygen vacancies on high entropy oxide surfaces for efficient overall water splitting. Water splitting is a key process for sustainable hydrogen production, yet it requires highly efficient catalysts to lower energy barriers. High-entropy oxides (HEOs) have emerged as promising materials due to their tunable electronic structures and enhanced stability. Plasma treatment further modifies their surface properties, introducing oxygen vacancies that significantly boost catalytic performance. Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards More Info: physicistparticle.com Contact : contact@physicistparticle.com #Plasma  #OxygenVacancies  #HighEntropyOxide  #WaterSplitting  #RenewableEnergy  #GreenHydrogen  #Electrocatalysis  #EnergyMaterials  #SustainableTech

  Physics-informed neural networks for rotating EMHD flow of Jeffrey hybrid nanofluid with arrhenius activation energy and mass convections Here's the scientific visualization of the rotating EMHD flow of a Jeffrey hybrid nanofluid with embedded nanoparticles and electromagnetic field interactions, enhanced by physics-informed neural networks (PINNs). Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards More Info: physicistparticle.com Contact : contact@physicistparticle.com #ComputationalFluidDynamics #CFD #FluidMechanics #Electromagnetohydrodynamics #EMHD #Magnetohydrodynamics #MHD #Nanofluids #HybridNanofluids #ThermalFluids #HeatTransfer #MathematicalModeling

  Excitation-detection integrated trapezoidal prism-coupled surface plasmon resonance based on a compact optical system. Here’s an illustration of an excitation-detection integrated trapezoidal prism-coupled surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system based on a compact optical setup. It will visually represent the working principle, showing the excitation light source, trapezoidal prism, SPR sensor surface, and detection system. Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards More Info: physicistparticle.com Contact : contact@physicistparticle.com #ExcitationDetection  #OpticalPrism  #ThinFilmSensors  #SurfacePlasmon  #OpticalBiosensors  #Microfluidics  #Spectroscopy  #AnalyticalChemistry  #Nanotechnology  #Optoelectronics  #PrecisionOptics  #BiochemicalSensing 

There is an estimated 2.3% chance that the 2024 YR4 asteroid is heading our way. Here's everything you need to know about the space rock - including how much damage it could actually cause. Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered on December 27, 2024, by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, is a near-Earth object with an estimated diameter between 40 to 100 meters. It has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it were to strike, the impact could release energy equivalent to 8 megatons of TNT, potentially devastating an area the size of Washington, D.C. The risk corridor spans from northern South America to southern Asia and parts of Africa. NASA and the European Space Agency are actively monitoring the asteroid, employing telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope to refine its trajectory and size estimates. Global space agencies are developing planetary defense strategies, including kinetic impactors and nuclear options, to potentially divert the asteroid. While the likeliho...

Particle-Based Simulations of Electrophoretic Deposition with Adaptive Physics Models Introduction Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) has emerged as a powerful technique for coating surfaces with particles dispersed in a liquid medium under an applied electric field. This method is widely used in various industries, including ceramics, biomedical applications, and advanced nanomaterials. However, accurately simulating EPD remains a challenging task due to the complex interplay of electrostatic, hydrodynamic, and colloidal forces. This is where particle-based simulations with adaptive physics models come into play, offering a dynamic and precise approach to understanding and optimizing the deposition process. The Need for Particle-Based Simulations in EPD Traditional continuum models often struggle to capture the microscale behaviors of individual particles during deposition. Particle-based simulations, such as Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM), provide a more ...