What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Plasma
Chris Hegna spends much of his time researching Magnetohydrodynamics, Plasma, Atomic physics, Tokamak and Toroid.
His Magnetohydrodynamics research incorporates themes from Mechanics, Magnetic confinement fusion and Current.
His Mechanics study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Condensed matter physics and Reversed field pinch.
His Plasma study combines topics in areas such as Tearing and Instability.
His Atomic physics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Ion, Electron and Diamagnetism.
His study explores the link between Tokamak and topics such as Quantum electrodynamics that cross with problems in Vlasov equation and Distribution function.
His most cited work include:
- Chapter 3: MHD stability, operational limits and disruptions (761 citations)
- Beta limits in long-pulse tokamak discharges (353 citations)
- Observation of nonlinear neoclassical pressure-gradient-driven tearing modes in TFTR. (306 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
Chris Hegna focuses on Mechanics, Plasma, Magnetohydrodynamics, Tokamak and Atomic physics.
His work deals with themes such as Ballooning, Tearing, Classical mechanics and Nonlinear system, which intersect with Mechanics.
His research in Plasma intersects with topics in Ion, Magnetic field and Rotation.
His biological study deals with issues like Condensed matter physics, which deal with fields such as Electron temperature.
He interconnects Quantum electrodynamics and Computational physics in the investigation of issues within Tokamak.
The study incorporates disciplines such as Electron and Magnetic confinement fusion in addition to Atomic physics.
He most often published in these fields:
- Mechanics (40.14%)
- Plasma (32.99%)
- Magnetohydrodynamics (26.19%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2021)?
- Mechanics (40.14%)
- Plasma (32.99%)
- Turbulence (7.14%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Mechanics, Plasma, Turbulence, Tokamak and Stellarator.
The concepts of his Mechanics study are interwoven with issues in Ballooning, Magnetohydrodynamics, Edge and Nonlinear system.
Chris Hegna has researched Magnetohydrodynamics in several fields, including Instability and Resonant magnetic perturbations.
His Nonlinear system research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Electron, Quantum electrodynamics, Magnetic reconnection and Classical mechanics.
His Plasma research integrates issues from Slab and Atomic physics.
His Tokamak study frequently links to related topics such as Magnetohydrodynamic drive.
Between 2015 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- Stellarator Turbulence: Subdominant Eigenmodes and Quasilinear Modeling (25 citations)
- Theory of ITG turbulent saturation in stellarators: Identifying mechanisms to reduce turbulent transport (24 citations)
- Field-Line Localized Destabilization of Ballooning Modes in Three-Dimensional Tokamaks. (23 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Magnetic field
Chris Hegna spends much of his time researching Mechanics, Divertor, Stellarator, Plasma and Turbulence.
His Mechanics research includes themes of Tokamak, Magnetohydrodynamics and Nonlinear system.
He combines subjects such as Magnetohydrodynamic drive and Dynamics with his study of Tokamak.
His research on Magnetohydrodynamics frequently links to adjacent areas such as Resonant magnetic perturbations.
His Divertor study deals with Position intersecting with Beta, Nuclear magnetic resonance, Phase and Large Helical Device.
His studies in Plasma integrate themes in fields like Curvature and Atomic physics.
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