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The Institute of Physics of the Faculty of Science and Technology is one of the world’s leading centers in the field of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), with unique experimental equipment for liquid metals. The institute conducts both fundamental and applied studies involving complex interactions between electromagnetic fields and liquid metals. These processes are important in sectors such as nuclear power, metallurgy, semiconductor crystal cultivation, as well as in medicine and nanotechnology. One of the most important achievements of the IPUL is the world's first MHD dynamo experiment.
The main goals and objectives of the IPUL:
- to conduct fundamental and applied research in hydromechanics and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), heat and mass transfer, physics of magnetic phenomena, engineering physics;
- to apply research results to the development of Latvian national economy, as well as to implementation of international projects and contracts.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Profiles
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Toms Beinerts
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics - Leading Researcher
- Faculty of Science and Technology
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Ervīns Blumbergs
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics - Recognised Researcher
- Faculty of Science and Technology
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Deciphering Element Transfer Mechanisms for Electro-Gas Welded Metals Under Flux-Gas Synergistic Protection: A Case Study into CaF2–SiO2–MnO Fluxes and CO2 Shielding Gas
Xie, X., Han, S., Zhong, M., Wan, Y., Wu, Y., Kaldre, I. & Wang, C., May 2026, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 57, 5, p. 2844-2851 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Finite Element Modeling of Heat Transfer Behaviors Between the Weld Pool and Water-Cooled Components During Electro-Gas Welding
Wan, Y., Bai, H., Zhong, M., Kapoor, I., Xie, X., Kaldre, I. & Wang, C., Apr 2026, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science. 57, 4, p. 2226-2236 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ponomarenko dynamo sustained by a free swirling jet
Grants, I. & Priede, J., 1 Mar 2026, In: Physics of Fluids. 38, 3, 034110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review