Particle acceleration in turbulent plasmas Back

Particle acceleration in turbulent plasmas is a phenomenon that is rich in fundamental physics and carries profound implications for our understanding of the universe. It is the driving mechanism behind the generation of high-energy cosmic rays, solar and stellar flares, and the energetic particle fluxes observed by space probes in planetary magnetospheres. At its core, this process involves a complex, multiscale interaction: large-scale turbulent cascades and magnetic field generation (dynamos) feed energy down to microscopic kinetic scales, where magnetic reconnection and collisionless shocks efficiently transfer that energy to individual particles. Understanding these mechanisms requires a seamless integration of kinetic plasma theory, state-of-the-art numerical simulations, and in-situ space observations. The aim of this meeting is to make progress in how we model particle transport, heating, and acceleration in highly turbulent environments. **Special Session: Extreme Plasma Flares** A dedicated portion of the workshop, from Thursday lunch to Friday lunch (27-28 August), will feature presentations from the participants of the Wallenberg Foundation-funded project, [Extreme Plasma Flares](https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/data-space-probes-aiding-our-understanding-plasma-flares). This session will highlight recent breakthroughs leveraging high-resolution observations and kinetic simulations to understand electron acceleration. This meeting is open to all interested researchers.