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Jos Jansen - Universe Gallery

  • A digital optical module used to detect neutrinos.
    Jos Jansen
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  • A nanoscale image of solar cells.
    Erik Garnett and Parisa Khoram, AMOLF Amsterdam
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    Research into nanoscale solar cells.
  • material spatial structure machine
    Jos Jansen
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    Research into the spatial structure of 'metamaterials' (AMOLF Amsterdam).
  • Researching observing nocturnal moths
    Jos Jansen
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    Research into sexual attraction as a crucial element in the evolutionary process by which populations of nocturnal moths evolve to become distinct species (University of Amsterdam).
  • computer simulations based on studies of the interaction between solar winds and Earth's own magnetic field
    Enrico Camporeale (University of Colorado, USA & CWI Amsterdam) and Francesco Califano (University of Pisa, Italy)
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    The sun regularly bathes Earth and the rest of our solar system with energetic particles called solar wind. This image shows computer simulations based on studies of the interaction between solar winds and the Earth's own magnetic field.
  • Equipment for investigation of quantum materials
    Jos Jansen
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    Equipment for the experimental investigation of the electronic structure of new quantum materials (University of Amsterdam).
  • The Tarantula Nebula.
    ESO
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    The famous star-forming Tarantula Nebula, where in the past millions of years, a baby boom of new star formation took place.
  • Lab research on plankton communities.
    Jos Jansen
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    Lab research into how plankton communities react to changes in their environment (University of Amsterdam).
  • telescope used for astronomical research
    Jos Jansen
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    Telescope used in astronomical research by students of the University of Amsterdam.
  • plant root system research
    Jos Jansen
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    Research into natural variation in plant stress responses on root system architecture (University of Amsterdam).
  • mouse mammary gland sample
    Jos Jansen
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    A sample from a mouse mammary gland, used in research to understand tumor initiation and progression (University of Amsterdam).
  • solar flare
    NASA/GSFC/SDO
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    Solar flare flashes on the edge of the sun.
  • computer simulations based on studies of the interaction between solar winds and the Earth
    Enrico Camporeale (University of Colorado, USA & CWI Amsterdam) and Francesco Califano (University of Pisa, Italy)
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    Another computer simulation of the interaction between solar winds and Earth's magnetic field.
  • data visualization of criminal relationships of dutch cannabis trade
    P.A.C. Duijn, V. Kashirin, P.M.A. Sloot University of Amsterdam
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    Data visualization of research into criminal relationships in the Dutch cannabis trade.
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