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Oceanic turbulence regimes and their impact on the climate system

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Abstract: The ocean absorbs most of the heat and about a quarter of the carbon emissions caused by human activities. These anthropogenic perturbations significantly influence the ocean circulation, with direct and critical implications for the climate system. The ocean circulation is characterized by diverse turbulence regimes that span a vast range of spatial and temporal scales.

Decoding the Dialogue Between Clouds and Land through Boundary-Layer Turbulence

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Abstract: The planetary boundary layer (PBL), the lowest part of the atmosphere, plays a key role in regulating interactions between the land surface, clouds, and atmospheric turbulence. These interactions drive the exchange of energy, moisture, and aerosols, shaping both weather and climate. However, turbulence within the PBL adds complexity to these processes, making them challenging to understand and predict.

The Role of Clouds in Earth’s Changing Climate

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Abstract: How much will Earth warm in response to increasing carbon dioxide emissions?  Climate projections are highly uncertain yet have important societal implications.  Climate models are the most effective tools for making climate projections, however, their ability to reliably project climate has been hindered primarily by challenges in representing clouds in Earth’s atmosphere.  Cold clouds composed of supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals are particularly challenging to represent in climate models due to the large number of complex micro-s

Vector magnetometry in an alkali vapor cell using radio frequency Rabi oscillations

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Abstract: Optically pumped magnetometers are popular because of their scalar accuracy, sensitivity, and compact design. However, their use in vector magnetometry often requires mechanical references like, e.g., a coil system, which can be prone to drifts and machining tolerances affecting vector accuracy. Common approaches to address this involve mechanical rotation of the magnetometer system for calibration.