Dec

9

Richard Feynman Lectures Online

December 9, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Vega Science Lectures: The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures. ‘A set of four priceless archival recordings from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) of the outstanding Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman – arguably the greatest science lecturer ever. Although the recording is of modest technical quality the exceptional personal style and unique delivery shine through.’ Part [...]

Dec

9

String Theory Books Reviewed by Joseph Polchinski

December 9, 2006 | Leave a Comment

All Strung Out?. ‘The 1970s were an exhilarating time in particle physics. After decades of effort, theoretical physicists had come to understand the weak and strong nuclear forces and had combined them with the electromagnetic force in the so-called Standard Model. Fresh from this success, they turned to the problem of finding a unified theory, [...]

Nov

24

Another Step Toward Quantum Computers

November 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment

A Quantum (Computer) Step. ‘A University of Utah physicist took a step toward developing a superfast computer based on the weird reality of quantum physics by showing it is feasible to read data stored in the form of the magnetic “spins” of phosphorus atoms.“Our work represents a breakthrough in the search for a nanoscopic [atomic [...]

Nov

21

Photographing Molecules

November 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment

A Leading Edge Camera for Molecules – Max Planck researchers in Heidelberger film fast molecular motion for the first time: ‘Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg have visualised vibration and rotation in the nuclei of a hydrogen molecule as a quantum mechanical wave packet. What is more, this has been [...]

Nov

20

Proton and Neutron Cousins: Sigma-sub-b

November 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment

JHU-led Team Discovers Exotic Relatives of Protons and Neutrons. ‘A team of scientists, including four at The Johns Hopkins University, has discovered two new subatomic particles, rare but important relatives of the familiar, commonplace proton and neutron. Named “Sigma-sub-b” particles, the two exotic and incredibly quick to decompose particles are like rare jewels mined from [...]

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