Category: Newsletter
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Scintillating crystals: a new window in medical imaging
Scintillating crystals: a new window in medical imaging For science fiction fans antimatter is the high energy fuel that accelerates spaceships faster than the speed of light. In the real world however it has more down to Earth yet extremely useful applications, mainly in the medical field. Positrons are used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Axial PET: Applying novel ideas in PET geometry
Axial PET: Applying novel ideas in PET geometry The idea to apply concepts, devices and software that were developed in the context of HEP experiments to medical imaging is rather natural and inspiring. The similarities become more evident when it comes to the detection of high energetic gamma photons. In a PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
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Interview with Juan Maldacena
Interview with Juan Maldacena Juan Maldacena is one of the most influential theoretical physicists in the world. His work focuses on quantum gravity, string theory and quantum field theory and it involves different problems such as quark confinement and black holes. Back in 1997, he proposed the famous anti-de Sitter/conformal field theory correspondence, which is
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Chemical Hazards – Safety campaign in the PH Department
Chemical Hazards – Safety campaign in the PH Department In 2013 the PH Department safety office continues its campaign on hazardous chemical agents. CERN’s Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection Unit (HSE) determine the minimum requirements for the protection of persons relating to the risks of hazardous chemical agents. HSE has a comprehensive set
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Forthcoming Colloquia
Forthcoming Colloquia 19th of September 2013, Georg Zweig: "Concrete Quartz: The Beginning of the End" 3rd of October, Wade Allison: "Radiation and Reason – Why is ionising radiation seen to be so dangerous?"
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A summer to remember
A summer to remember Arriving at CERN I was nervous and excited I had no idea what to expect. My main reason for applying to CERN was to meet students from all over the world who were just as excited to be here as i was. So I was delighted to find within my first
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A world map of PH Summer Students 2013.
A world map of PH Summer Students 2013. During the summer CERN turns into one of the most international and lively places you could ever imagine as hundrends of Summer Students arrive every year from all over the world. Students with different backgrounds spend a few weeks working with their supervisors on numerous topics in
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SFT participates in 2013 Google Summer of Code
SFT participates in 2013 Google Summer of Code In 2013, CERN/SFT is participating in the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) for the third time, following previous years' great experiences. The group submitted proposals for a variety of projects, covering a wide range of their activities. More specifically, student developers had the opportunity to sharpen their
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TH Institute: Amplitudes, String Branes
TH Institute: Amplitudes, String Branes A TH institute on the theory of scattering amplitudes and string branes was held from 15 to 26 July, offering a space where experts in the field exchanged and furhter developed their ideas. The theory of scattering amplitudes has seen rapid progress over recent years, with development on many fronts,
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CERN Summer Students: A summer to remember!
CERN Summer Students: A summer to remember! Summer Students had the unique opportunity to get a glimpse of the life at CERN by attending fascinating lectures, visiting the underground facilities and working in the experimental teams. In addition, besides developing their academic skills, the summer school experience will help the participants establish useful contacts with