http://www.physicstoday.org The magazine for the physics community en-us American Institute of Physics 2008 Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00:00 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OPML Editor version 0.71 http://www.physicstoday.org/images/pt_logo.jpg http://www.physicstoday.org pt@aip.org (Physics Today) http://aip.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000004b10000000000000000/Site=MAGAZINES/Area=PT_RSS National Instruments C Series data loggers combine rugged, modular hardware with flexible software to create data loggers you can use as stand-alone systems, portable data loggers, or PC-connected data loggers. View customer case studies, tutorials, and how-to content for in-vehicle, structural monitoring, and more. Search by application or product. Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://aip.adbureau.net/adclick/CID=000004b10000000000000000/Site=MAGAZINES/Area=PT_RSS http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/29_1.shtml Traversing cosmological distances without bending or energy loss, high-energy neutrinos are messengers from extreme astrophysical environments. Francis Halzen and Spencer R. Klein Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/29_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/37_1.shtml In 1968, Tantalus emerged as the first particle accelerator fully dedicated to synchrotron light experiments. Its development was marked by lucky coincidences and the visionary intuition of its principal constructor and director, Ednor Rowe. Giorgio Margaritondo Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/37_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/44_1.shtml Electromagnetic waves at the surface of a metal have the enormous bandwidth of a light pulse and can be channeled into circuit components smaller than the diffraction limit. Thomas W. Ebbesen, Cyriaque Genet, and Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/44_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/11_1.shtml Similarities with the cuprates presage higher transition temperatures. Differences provide a fresh perspective on electron-mediated pairing. Charles Day Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/11_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/14_1.shtml The observations of water and organic molecules may help astronomers explore the structure and dynamics of the disks that ultimately evolve into solar systems. Steven K. Blau Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/14_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/15_1.shtml When a molecule's electrons are in a nonstationary state, predicting the behavior of the nuclei is not straightforward. Johanna Miller Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/15_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/18_1.shtml Stephen G. Benka, Bertram M. Schwarzschild, Phillip F. Schewe Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/18_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/20_1.shtml Academic red tape, bickering over rights to inventions, and attractive terms abroad are limiting growth in industry-sponsored research at US universities. David Kramer Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/20_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/22_1.shtml Any US site that produces molybdenum-99, a parent to the radioisotope used in 70-80% of medical imaging, would use low-enriched uranium, which could aid nonproliferation by prodding suppliers in other countries to do the same. Toni Feder Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/22_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/24_1.shtml The NRDC says next-generation radiation monitors could be thwarted by modest shielding. David Kramer Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/24_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/25_1.shtml Africa is relying on graduate research and education initiatives to produce the new crop of young scientists the continent needs to build its technical base. Jermey N. A. Mtthews Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/25_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/25_2.shtml Toni Feder Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/25_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/26_1.shtml Jermey N. A. Matthews Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/26_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/26_2.shtml Jermey N. A. Matthews Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/26_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/27_1.shtml Toni Feder Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/27_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/28_1.shtml David Kramer, Toni Feder Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/28_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/28_2.shtml Charles Day Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/28_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/8_1.shtml Lance Nizami, Elroy O. LaCasce, Steven Weinberg Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/8_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/9_1.shtml William R. Bennett Jr Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/9_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/9_2.shtml David Leppinen Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/9_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_1.shtml Michael C. Schneck Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_2.shtml Larry Gadeken Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_3.shtml George K. Horton Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_3.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_4.shtml Thomas Wofford Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/10_4.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/51_1.shtml Barry Sanders Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/51_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/53_.shtml Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/53_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/55_1.shtml Henry Mendell Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/55_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/56_1.shtml Tilman Sauer Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/56_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/57_1.shtml Pierre Ramond Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/57_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/57_2.shtml Bradford Halfpap Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/57_2.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/58_1.shtml Martin J. L. Turner Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/58_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/59_1.shtml Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/59_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/63_1.shtml Lawrence G. Rubin Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/63_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/69_1.shtml Sheldon Lee Glashow Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/69_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/70_1.shtml Shiyi Chen, Gregory Eyink, Gregory Falkovich, Uriel Frisch, Steven Orszag, Katepalli Sreenivasan Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/70_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/72_1.shtml Arnold Arons, physicist and physics teacher, played a pivotal role in the postwar development of physics education. E. Leonard Jossem Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/72_1.shtml http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/84_1.shtml Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_61/iss_5/84_1.shtml