Laser experiments recreate solar flare physics and reveal consistent magnetic reconnection rates

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What happened

Magnetic reconnection is a process that occurs when the magnetic fields of a conductive plasma quickly rearrange and release massive amounts of stored magnetic energy.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:40:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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