Radiations

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Carleton College

OCTOBER 30-Nov 5, 2005

November 1 (Tuesday) THE GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY 12:00 pm

Olin Second Floor Lounge

The physics department has been going through their books and found that they have many duplicate copies. To make better use of these valuable books we have decided to hold THE GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY. Please show up for FREE books. At noon students will draw numbers, then each will be able to choose one book until the books are gone.

November 2 (Wednesday morning) Paul Groszewski, a representative from Washington University, will be here to talk with students interested in engineering and the "Dual Degree" program in engineering that we share with Washington University. If you are at all interested in engineering (whether or not that particular program is high on your list) you should talk with Paul. Contact Bruce Thomas (bthomas@carleton.edu) for schedule details.

November 2 (Wednesday) Student Research Presentation

3:10-4:10 pm, Olin 02

Please Join Kassie Wells and Drew Brisbin as they present their summer research. The title of Kassie’s talk is The Sunyaev–Zeldovich Effect in Abell Cluster a3667.

The title of Drew’s talk is Astronomical Molecular Cloud Condensation and the Delta Quadrant.

Abstract: In examining giant molecular clouds, inferred condensation times differ from theoretical predictions by orders of magnitude. Two theories, one based on turbulence, the other on electro-magnetic properties, attempt to explain this discrepancy, however, both lack thorough observational evidence. To study this phenomenon we investigate the behavior of a typical cloud, the Delta Quadrant. Our analyses help to better characterize this type of cloud and lend support to the turbulence theory.

November 3 (Thursday) Physics Table, 12:00-1:00 pm, LDC 113

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

November 4 (Friday) Goodsell Observatory Open House, 7-9pm

The Open House will be held if skies are clear. View stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy.

FYI:

Applications for NSEP scholarships are now available in the Off-Campus Studies Office, Leighton 119, for freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are planning to study abroad in 2006-2007. The intent of the program is to provide financial support to US undergraduates who, through study abroad, will acquire skills and experience in less commonly-studied languages and cultures. This highly competitive scholarship is merit-based and pays up to $10,000 per semester.

The campus deadline for completed applications is Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Students must begin working on the lengthy and detailed application during winter break in order to complete it by the deadline. All applicants will be interviewed on campus in January. Applications are due in Washington D.C. by February 10, 2006, and finalists will be notified of awards in May 2006.

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