Guest Professor Dieter H. H. Hofmann Delivers a Leadership Lecture at the University

A leadership lecture by Professor Dieter H. H. Hofmann from the School of Physics at Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) was held at the university.

The lecture was entitled “The Proton-¹¹Boron Enigma: New Clues from Stopping Power to the Stars.”

During his presentation, Professor Hofmann introduced the latest scientific research and advances in the fields of thermonuclear fusion, dense plasma physics, and astrophysics. Particular attention was given to the prospects of using the proton–boron-11 (p–¹¹B) nuclear reaction as an alternative approach to fusion energy. The professor also discussed the interaction of protons with boron nuclei, the formation of alpha particles, and experimental findings related to the reaction yield.

One of the key topics of the lecture was the stopping power of charged particles in dense plasma and the influence of collective effects and electron degeneracy on particle energy losses. The speaker also highlighted the connection between laboratory nuclear reaction studies and astrophysical processes, particularly the presence of boron in white dwarf atmospheres and the physical conditions within these stellar objects.

The lecture was attended by master's students, PhD students, early-career researchers, and academic staff of the university. Participants had the opportunity to learn about current international research trends, modern experimental approaches, and future prospects in plasma physics and fusion technologies.

The event was organized by Academician T.S. Ramazanov, Professor S.K. Kodanova, and Associate Professor M.K. Issanova, with the participation of the Department of Plasma Physics, Nanotechnology and Computer Physics.

The leadership lecture by the distinguished international scientist was an important event in the university's academic and research life. Such meetings contribute to strengthening international academic cooperation, facilitating the exchange of scientific knowledge and experience, developing the research potential of young scientists, and expanding the university's integration into the global scientific community.