Radiations

January 27-Feb 2, 2002

Weekly Calendar

January 27, Sunday, 7-9pm Scoville, Speech Workshop, Need help with your comps presentation or speaking skills? Check-out this workshop in the Speakeasy (near the Write Place in Scoville.)

January 31, Thursday, Noon CTR (Sevy), Physics Table, Join the department staff for lunch and good company. We can meet on 3rd Olin at 11:50 for the short walk to the CTR (Sevy Hall) or you can meet us there. Students off-board are invited to bring their lunch.

Friday, Feb 1, 7-9 pm Goodsell, Goodsell Public Open House, Friday night is Open House at the Goodsell Observatory. The dome(s) will be open from 7-9 pm and open to everyone. Dress accordingly as the domes are not heated. The event will be cancelled if it is cloudy. If you have questions, contact Jesse Ball: email: jball@carleton.edu, or phone 646-5719.

Monday Jan 28 , 3:10-4:20 pm, Olin 02, Doug Sigford’s Comps Presentation Talk, "Quantum Information Theory" "In the 20th century, the world experienced an explosion in both the dependence on and the technology surrounding computer and information technology. In fact, these fields obtained so much influence as to give rise to the term "Information Age". With all that has been accomplished, what new technologies are still do be discovered? Quantum information theory combines quantum mechanics with classical information theory to address these technologies from a new perspective. This talk will investigate quantum information theory as a powerful new way of manipulating information."

Wed., Jan 30, 3:10-4:20 pm, Olin 02, Sara Karbeling’s Comps Presentation Talk, "The Three Gorges Project, Physics of the World’s Largest Dam" The Three Gorges Dam, when completed in 2009, will be both the most massive concrete structure in the world as well as the largest hydroelectric power generation project in the world. In my talk, I will explore the physics behind the dam: its structure, material properties, and power generation. Come see pictures of Sara and Akiko in China. They’re cute. :o)

Friday, Feb 1, 3:30-4:40 pm, Olin 02, Colin Nichols's Comps Presentation Talk, "The Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse", The Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse is a physical phenomenon that, if used as a weapon, could damage or destroy electronics all across the United States in a single instant. Come see how such a powerful electromagnetic effect can be generated, how it actually affects electronic systems, and how to protect against it.

FYI

Grader needed. Bill Titus needs a Physics 113/115 grader at 5 hr/wk, starting immediately. Please contact him if you are interested. Benefits include high pay, a great opportunity to review you physics, and (according to Tyler Green's comments yesterday), the undying admiration of the students you are grading.

Pascal Nickelson, ‘01, is working for Lockheed Martin. He reports that they are looking for both new permanent hires and summer interns. They're currently looking for people with a background in physics, math, or computer science. The only major requirements are United States citizenship and a willingness to learn. If people are interested in either a permanent position or a summer internship, they should contact Pascal (pascal.g.mickelson@lmco.com) and he will forward their information to the appropriate people. He can also answer any questions you may have.

List of REU Sites by The National Science Foundation "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" Program. For further general information concerning the REU Programs contact http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/reulist.htm. It lists all of the REU Sites and of some other activities. Contact each Site directly for specific information and for application procedures and deadlines.

American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has a Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program for Study in Medical Physics. It is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduates to gain exposure and experience by performing research in a medical physics lab or assisting with clinical services. For additional information, contact Program Administrator, Sharon L. Cohen at (301) 209-3350, E-mail: sharon@aapm.org, or visit the web site at http://www.aapm.org. Application Deadline: March 15, 2002.

Kansas State University Summer Research in Experimental and Theoretical Atomic, Condensed Matter, and High Energy Physics. Open to sophomores and juniors who have completed a course in modern physics. Web site: http://www.phys.ksu.edu/reu. Deadline: March 25, 2002.

University of Oregon Chip Camp. An expense paid, one-week experience for undergraduate science majors covering the chemistry and physics of microelectronic devices. For more information see: http://materialscience.uoregon.edu/Undergraduate/ChipCamp.html. Deadline: Feb 15, 2002

The Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA) REU program.-- SARA expects to host a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation in the summer of 2002. SARA is a consortium of five universities: The Florida Institute of Technology, East Tennessee State University, Florida International University, The University of Georgia, and Valdosta State University. The program is 8 to 10 weeks in duration, and includes an observing run at the SARA 0.9-m telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. The program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications for the 2002 program are due on or before February 15, 2002. http://www.astro.fit.edu/sara-reu/

College of Wooster REU Program. Research areas include: self-organized criticality, musical acoustics, liquid crystals, hydrocarbon emission in star-forming regions, liquid-liquid critical phenomena. More information and application available at the web site: http://www.wooster.edu/physics/REU. Deadline: March 1, 2002.

Past and Current REU Information: http://physics.carleton.edu/Updates/finternships.html