Abstract: Runaway electron acceleration and the associated radiation in plasmas has fascinated humankind with its beauty for centuries. It occurs in such diverse phenomena as lightning discharges associated with thunderstorms, aurorae in planetary magnetospheres, solar flares and fusion plasmas. However, the natural beauty of the observable signatures of these processes is not the only reason we are interested in them. Understanding the causes, characteristics and consequences of runaways has practical importance for clean energy generation. In this lecture, I will give a brief history of runaway electron research and highlight some recent advances, mainly focusing on magnetic fusion plasma cases.
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