Radiations

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Carleton College

 

January 25-31, 2004

 

Meet the Candidate

You are invited to meet our candidates for the DepartmentÕs Experimental Physicist position. 

 

Michael Noel                       Monday/Tuesday,                         January 26/27

 

Michael is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Bryn Mawr College.  His research interests include laser cooling and trapping, Rydberg atoms, and quantum computing and control.  He received a Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester, and he did his undergraduate work at Witworth College in Spokane.  He served as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Virginia.

 

Monday, January 26           3:15 p.m.                        Olin 04

Meet Matt for his classroom talk, "Rydberg Atoms.Ó

 

Tuesday, January 27          Noon                      Room 117 LDC

Student-only lunch with Mike

 

Tuesday, January 27          4:30 p.m.                        Olin 04

Research Talk, "Rydberg Atom Crystals:  A New Type of Designer Solid"

 

Student-only reception in the Second Olin Lounge after the talk.  Come and share some interesting conversation with Matt and enjoy some delicious refreshments.

 

Sign-up sheets for the classroom-style talk, student-only lunch, and research talk will available in classrooms and in AnnÕs office.

 

Important Student Feedback Session

Thursday, Jan. 29, Second Olin Lounge

Students:  Come and provide your input on job candidates over pizza at noon.  Sign-up with Ann (apasse@carleton.edu) by Wednesday 4 p.m. with pizza preference.   A ÒPhysics Candidate Comparison FormÓ will be mailed to you.  Please take time to complete the evaluation and return it to JoelÕs mailbox before 11 am, Thursday, Jan 29.  Your opinions are important!

 

Comps Calendar:

 

January 28, Jill Bingham, ÒThe History and Physics of Roller CoastersÓ

Wednesday, 3:10-4:20 p.m., Olin 04

In my presentation I am going to attempt to take you through the history of roller coasters.  This history includes the development of the physical and mathematical tools used to design coasters throughout the years.  For the most part, the major physics topics that are typically associated with roller coasters stem from Newton's laws.  I will also use conservation of energy analysis techniques to dissect the coaster train movements.  For three and a half centuries, these were the only principles needed to analyze roller coasters; the coasters were ruled by gravity and friction. However I am going to try to show you that modern roller coaster technology includes much more.

 

Introductory papers of upcoming talks are available in binders in the second and third floor lounges.  These will provide you with important background information and a brief outline of the talks to be presented.

 

FYI

Field Trip: On Friday, January 30 the Physics Department and the Departmental Curriculum Committee is sponsoring a field trip to the Science Museum in Saint Paul.  The trip will include exploring the museum exhibit halls and seeing the 7:00pm Omnitheater presentation on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We will also go to see the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace since it is only three blocks from the Museum.  On the way home, we will stop for pizza before heading back to campus.  The cost is $5.  Vans will leave the Olin loading dock at 5:00 pm and be back to campus about 11:30 pm.  Sign up in class or let Ann Passe (apasse@carleton.edu) know by Thursday morning if you are interested in joining the trip.

 

 

2004 REU and Internship Information

List of REU and internship opportunities are also on the Carleton Physics Web at:

http://webapps.acs.carleton.edu/curricular/physics/for_students/summer_jobs_internships/

 

ASTRONOMY REU SITES

Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) sites provide opportunities for qualified undergraduate students to carry out meaningful research projects, under the supervision of experienced mentors.  Students work in close contact with peers, and often use world-class facilities to undertake their research.  The deadline for student applications for the various sites is fast approaching, and faculty are requested to encourage students to visit the REU site pages for application instructions. Information about the ASTRONOMY REU sites, including background material, deadlines and instructions for applying, can be found at

http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045.

 

 

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