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Explore neutron star transients through cutting-edge high-resolution general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations in this conference talk by Koushik Chatterjee from the University of Maryland. Delve into the spectacular phenomena exhibited by exotic relativistic astrophysical objects, including black holes and neutron stars, and examine how recent observational discoveries like the first images of accreting black holes and enigmatic Fast Radio Bursts challenge our current understanding of underlying plasma processes. Investigate how classic nonlinear plasma processes such as magnetic reconnection and shocks operate under extreme conditions around these cosmic objects, where relativistic, radiative, and quantum electrodynamics (QED) effects become crucial. Learn about the interdisciplinary approach required to understand these phenomena, combining insights from observational and theoretical high-energy astrophysics, plasma theory, computational physics, and experimental plasma research. Discover the latest progress in modeling extreme plasma environments and gain insights into promising future research directions, including potential laboratory studies that could provide key physics insights into the behavior of plasmas under extreme conditions.
