Anthony Peratt (physicist)

Anthony Peratt is a physicist recognized for his work on plasma physics and astrophysics. He studies high-energy plasmas—ionized gases—that exist in space, such as those around stars and galaxies. Peratt has proposed that intense plasma phenomena in Earth's history may explain certain ancient archaeological patterns and geological features, suggesting a connection between cosmic plasma events and Earth's past environment. His research combines laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and analysis of natural data to better understand plasma behavior on cosmic scales and their potential impact on planetary processes.