
Research Area: PHYS-04/A - Fisica Teorica della Materia, Modelli, Metodi Matematici e Applicazioni
Research activities
The research activity in plasmas focuses on the computational theoretical study of the dynamics of (quasi) non-collisional magnetized plasmas, typically non-equilibrium systems, dominated by strong non-linear effects and characterized by a multi-scale physics corresponding to physical regimes different from each other but strongly interconnected. The main topics are turbulence, magnetic reconnection, solar wind – magnetosphere interaction. The research is carried on in close contact with experimental colleagues with reference to high resolution satellite measurements. Along this research line there is a double Master’s degree with Sorbonne Universitè (first year in Pisa, second in Paris).
Recent publications
- Cascade-Dissipation Balance in Astrophysical Plasmas: Insights from the Terrestrial Magnetosheath [2024]
- Comparative simulations of Kelvin–Helmholtz induced magnetic reconnection at the Earth's magnetospheric flanks [2024]
- Impact of solar-wind turbulence on a planetary bow shock [2024]
- Large-scale Linear Magnetic Holes with Magnetic Mirror Properties in Hybrid Simulations of Solar Wind Turbulence [2024]
- Whistler-mode waves in the tail of Mercury’s magnetosphere: A numerical study [2024]