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Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources

Simons Collaboration

This collaboration, directed by Roger Blandford of Stanford University, will explore classical and quantum electrodynamics under the extreme conditions provided by compact astrophysical objects, such as neutron stars and black holes.

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Roger Blandford

Director, Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources

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