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Explore the two-phase structure of synchrotron-cooling-unstable relativistic plasma in this 18-minute conference talk by Agnieszka Wierzchucka from Oxford University. Delve into the complex plasma physics phenomena occurring in extreme astrophysical environments around black holes and neutron stars, where relativistic, radiative, and quantum electrodynamics effects become critically important. Examine how synchrotron cooling instabilities develop in relativistic plasma conditions and understand the resulting two-phase structural dynamics that emerge from these processes. Learn about the theoretical frameworks and computational approaches used to model these extreme plasma states, which are essential for explaining spectacular astrophysical phenomena including Fast Radio Bursts and the behavior of matter near event horizons. Gain insights into how classic nonlinear plasma processes like magnetic reconnection and shock formation operate under the extraordinary conditions found in relativistic astrophysical environments, contributing to our broader understanding of high-energy astrophysical processes and the fundamental physics governing matter under extreme conditions.
