The Extreme Universe Observed in Gamma-RaysProf. Stefan Funk of Stanford University Physics Dept. and SLAC will give the Nov. 30 Applied Physics/Physics colloquium entitled, "The Extreme Universe Observed in Gamma Rays." Prof. Funk will describe how recent observations with gamma-ray instruments have unraveled some of the physical processes behind the extreme Universe and what the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Regenerating Solutions: A Salon for Ecological City LivingThe Bay Area environmental scene is rich with opportunities to volunteer, take action, and get politically engaged. What's missing? A time and space for talking with others in the community about questions, issues, and challenges that come up when engaging in environmental advocacy and personal action.How do you decide which ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Smashing Protons:First Physics at the LHC by David MillerThe Large Hadron Collider, at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, is the largest scientific instrument ever built. For nearly a year now, we have been smashing protons into each other with unprecedented energy, allowing us to peer into nature's most intimate depths. The world's largest and most complex cameras take snapshots ...
