Physics

Effective Field Theories Effective Field Theories- These lectures provide an introduction to the basic ideas and methods of Effective Field Theory, and a description of a few interesting phenomenological … The Off-shell Electromagnetic Form Factors of Pions and Kaons in Chiral Perturbation Theory The Off-shell Electromagnetic Form Factors of Pions and Kaons in Chiral Perturbation Theory- A paper by T. E. Rudy, H. W. Fearing and S. Scherer providing an introduction to chira… Chiral Perturbation Theory Chiral Perturbation Theory- The main elements and methods of chiral perturbation theory, the effective field theory of the Standard Model below the scale of spontaneous chiral sym… Chiral Dynamics in Nucleons and Nuclei Chiral Dynamics in Nucleons and Nuclei- A review of the implications of the spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking in QCD for processes involving one, two or more nucleons. European Synchrotron Radiation Facility European Synchrotron Radiation Facility- Includes an introduction of this facility and the scientific applications thereof, publications, and a user guide. SAXIER: Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Initiative for Europe SAXIER: Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Initiative for Europe- Saxier is an initiative of European groups involved in exploring novel scientific applications for the new generation o… Germany, Hamburg: Hamburger Synchrotronstrahlungslabor HASYLAB Germany, Hamburg: Hamburger Synchrotronstrahlungslabor HASYLAB- At Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY. Includes research summaries, news, publications and list of facilities. Canadian Light Source Canadian Light Source- A 3rd generation synchrotron in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center- The NSRRC Taiwan, is the first third-generation synchrotron facility built in Asia with world-class facility and state-of-the-art r… Lyncean Technologies, Inc. Lyncean Technologies, Inc.- Lyncean Technologies, Inc. is developing a compact light source for high resolution synchrotron imaging. ISA ISA- ISA is a Danish National Laboratory where research is carried out in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Biology using accelerators and storage rings. MAX-lab, Lund University, Sweden MAX-lab, Lund University, Sweden- MAX-lab National Research Laboratory for Nuclear Physics and Synchrotron Radiation Research. PF photon factory PF photon factory- Japane Synchrotron research centre. China: Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility China: Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility- An abstract containing information on the technical specifications of these facilities. Trieste Italy: Elettra Synchrotron Light Source Trieste Italy: Elettra Synchrotron Light Source- Facility information. Includes virtual tour, guides, events and scientific highlights. Synchrotron Radiation Center Synchrotron Radiation Center- Part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Includes information on its background, related news, a user guide, operational parameters and a list of… Louisiana State University: Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices Louisiana State University: Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices- Includes technical information on the beamlines, beam schedules, events, downloadable forms, a user gu… Chicago IL: Argonne Advanced Photon Source (APS) Chicago IL: Argonne Advanced Photon Source (APS)- operated by The University of Chicago under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Light Source (ALS) Advanced Light Source (ALS)- Includes information about the organization, related news, a newsletter, user guide and current operational status information. USA, Upton, NY: National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) USA, Upton, NY: National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS)- at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory- Includes descriptions of research being undertaken, technical parameters and a user guide, and administrative information. Diamond Light Source Diamond Light Source- The Diamond synchrotron is a new scientific facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire, UK. Provides information on the beamlines and… Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source- Includes an introduction to the facility and basic experimental design information, information for users and research activity reports, an… MicroWorlds MicroWorlds- An interactive educational tour of current research at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source. SPring-8 SPring-8- The world's largest third-generation synchrotron radiation facility. DELTA, Uni Dortmund DELTA, Uni Dortmund- DELTA 1.5 GeV electron accelerator facility at the University of Dortmund, Germany. Germany, Berlin: Berliner Elektronenspeicherring-Gesellschaft für Synchrotronstrahlung m.b.H. (BESSY) Germany, Berlin: Berliner Elektronenspeicherring-Gesellschaft für Synchrotronstrahlung m.b.H. (BESSY)- Describes the accelerator, experiments, news, and researchers and administra… On the Constitution of Atoms and Molecules On the Constitution of Atoms and Molecules- Paper published in the Philosophical Magazine in 1913. Atomic Structure Atomic Structure- Bohr on electronic structure of the periodic table. Article from Nature. Disintegration of Heavy Nuclei Disintegration of Heavy Nuclei- Bohr on the liquid drop model of fission. Published in Nature. Discussion with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics Discussion with Einstein on Epistemological Problems in Atomic Physics- Article from "Living Philosophers", by Niels Bohr. Post-Gazette: Specter Pledges to Push Maglev Project Post-Gazette: Specter Pledges to Push Maglev Project- Article about Senator Arlen Specter's support of the Pittsburgh Maglev project. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Is Maglev in our future? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Is Maglev in our future?- Many hurdles before maglev is able to get off the ground. Perspective on Maglev Transit and Intro of the PRT Maglev Perspective on Maglev Transit and Intro of the PRT Maglev- Galen J. Suppes, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, The University of Kansas. Magnetic Levitation for Transportation Magnetic Levitation for Transportation- Researched and Written By Christopher Muller. Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography: Oersted, Hans Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography: Oersted, Hans- Short article about the discovery of electromagnetism. Oersted and the Discovery of Electromagnetism Oersted and the Discovery of Electromagnetism- Essay by Frederick Gregory. Wikiperia: Alessandro Volta Wikiperia: Alessandro Volta- Encyclopedia article on this Italian physicist, known for his pioneering work in electricity including the invention of the electric battery in 1800. Alessandro Volta Alessandro Volta- Italian physicist, known for his pioneering work in electricity. Page include references to relevant material. Site of ideafinder.com. Andre Marie Ampere Andre Marie Ampere- Describing life and work of one of the greatest physicists. Stephen Hawking: Official Website Stephen Hawking: Official Website- Includes biographical details, news, information on Hawking's disability, and lecture transcripts. What Exactly Is a "Wormhole"? What Exactly Is a "Wormhole"?- Have wormholes been proven to exist or are they still theoretical? From Scientific American's "Ask the experts", with answers by Richard F. Holman, … Why Wormholes? Why Wormholes?- Brief article by Matt Visser (Victoria University of Wellington) about why the concept of a wormhole, originally more science fiction than science, has become inte… White Holes and Wormholes White Holes and Wormholes- Illustrations of White Hole and wormhole geometry, plus a visualization of what the view through a wormhole would look like. One of Andrew Hamilton's ex… The Thermodynamics of Black Holes The Thermodynamics of Black Holes- Review article by Bob Wald, published in Living Reviews in Relativity. Contains detailed information about classical black hole thermodynamics, … Quantum Geometry and Black Holes Quantum Geometry and Black Holes- Review article (graduate level) by Abhay Ashtekar and Kirill Krasnov (Penn State University) about how to explain black hole thermodynamics using… Black Hole Thermodynamics Today Black Hole Thermodynamics Today- Contribution by Ted Jacobson (University of Maryland) to the Eighth Marcel Grossmann Meeting: An overview of development in black hole thermodynam… Hawking Radiation Hawking Radiation- Brief introduction to the phenomenon, including simple formulas and instructive animations; part of the black hole web pages written by Andrew Hamilton (Univers… Introduction to Black Hole Microscopy Introduction to Black Hole Microscopy- Review by Ted Jacobson (University of Maryland and Utrecht University), suitable for graduate student. Presents the standard understanding o… Quantum Fields near Black Holes Quantum Fields near Black Holes- Review by Andreas Wipf (University of Jena), giving an introduction to quantum fields in spacetime and, more specifically, the Unruh effect and Ha…