Radiations

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Carleton College

 

November 13-19, 2005

 

November 16 (Wednesday) Student Research Presentation

3:10-4:10 pm, Olin 02  Special end of term treats will be served.

 Join Mark Knight and Lisseth Gavilan as they present their summer research.

 The title of MarkÕs talk is Single Electron Transistors.

Abstract: Nearly all modern electronic devices rely on transistors.  I'll introduce 'normal' transistors, and then explain why other types may prove desirable.  In particular, the talk will focus on explaining why Single Electron Transistors are a hot topic now, and what their potential uses are in the future.

The title of LissethÕs talk is Finding Beauty in the Stars: A summer Working for the Hubble Heritage Project.

Abstract: Do Hubble's astronomical images expose physical reality? Or are we looking at artistic creations of digital manipulation? We always see beautiful and perhaps strange color pictures of galaxies and nebulae. Do the pictures really reflect the colors these objects would have if we saw them up close? This talk will consider ways of communicating astronomy and public outreach efforts related to the Hubble Space Telescope, specifically the impact of the images from space it has taken throughout the years. It will present a way of showing scientific results and engaging the public with one of the most successful scientific projects of all times.

 

November 17 (Thursday) Physics Table, 12:00-1:00 p.m., LDC 113

Plan to have lunch with physics students and staff at the LDC at noon.  We can meet on 3rd Olin at 11:55 for the short walk to the dining hall or you can meet us there.  All are welcome.

 

 

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Winter and Spring Term and possible summer pulsar astrophysics research opportunities with Joel.

Joel is looking for sophomores or juniors interested in doing pulsar astrophysics research with him starting next term and possibly extending into the summer. Trips to Arecibo Observatory would be likely in the summer.  Details of the projects are available on our departmental website at http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/physics/for_students/projects. If you are interested, please submit an application to Joel by Wednesday November 16 listing your relevant background and interests.

 

There are several summer internship opportunities at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).  NREL is the Department of Energy's primary lab for research in renewable energy and energy efficiency.  The internship program is open to all undergraduates majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering disciplines. The NREL internships web page can be found at http://www.nrel.gov/internships. There are two types of internships for which a Carleton student might qualify:  the Research Participant Program and the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program.  What you won't see on the website is that applications for the SULI program are already being accepted:  October 15 - January 31, 2006.  The start and end dates are flexible, so the ten week program could be adjusted to match Carleton's summer break.

 

 

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