Overview
Explore cutting-edge experimental techniques used to investigate the internal structures of Earth, planets, and exoplanets in this 28-minute AGU conference talk. Delve into the challenges and technological advancements in high-pressure and high energy density physics research. Learn about dynamic compression, velocimetry, pyrometry, diffraction, and spectroscopy methods employed to study complex structures under extreme conditions. Discover how these novel experiments contribute to our understanding of orientation-dependent effects and the pursuit of the "Holy Grail" in planetary science. Gain insights into the latest developments in dynamic experiments that push the boundaries of our knowledge about celestial bodies' interiors.
Syllabus
Introduction
Limitations
Technology Development
Complex Structures
High Energy Density Physics
High Pressure
Dynamic Compression
High Pressure Experiments
Velocimetry
Pyrometry
Diffraction
Spectroscopy
Sensitivity to Orientation Dependent Effects
The Holy Grail
Dynamic Experiments
Taught by
AGU