September 2020 - sps-list

by Morin, David

If you are doing research through Phys 90r this semester, this google form replaces the old paper form: https://forms.gle/YgQhmxz4f54CvAT8A Please fill this out as soon as your 90r research plan is settled. This is just an internal physics form, so don’t forget to officially sign up for 90r in your crimson cart. Let me know if you have any questions.

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concentration reqs

by Morin, David

For the SENIOR Physics and Chem/Phys concentrators among you (but also for non-seniors, for future reference): I checked through all of the seniors' records and emailed you of any remaining concentration requirements. But just as a double check, in case I missed anyone, here are some general comments and caveats: 1. Even though I checked through things, you should also check through the requirements listed in the Handbook. 2. Ignore the "Advising Report" in my.harvard, as far as the Physics concentration reqs go. It may very well say that some requirements aren't satisfied when in fact they are. The information I emailed to you supersedes the Advising Report. (However, the Gen Ed part of the Advising Report is probably correct, so you _should_ pay attention to that.) 3. Students who skipped 15b and/or 15c (and took an approved substitute instead) are still required to do the labs, on a pass/fail basis. (But no need to do the 15b lab if you took AP50b or PS12b.) 4. The secondary-field information isn't recorded in the system, so I didn't take that into account in my assessment of any remaining requirements. If you are doing a secondary, be aware that only one course can double count for concentration and secondary. (In contrast, there is unlimited double counting in joint concentrations.) 5. Similarly, for the very few students doing the AB/AM program, the system sometimes doesn't show which courses are bracketed. Be aware that bracketed courses can't count for the undergrad part of the degree.

1 year, 4 months

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15b, 15c lab requirement

by Morin, David

This email is a reminder about the Physics Department's rule for the 15b and 15c labs. This rule applies to Physics concentrators, Chem/Phys concentrators, and students completing a Physics secondary: If you skip 15b and/or 15c and satisfy the E&M and/or waves requirement by taking an alternative course (approved by Prof. Georgi or me), then you must still complete the 15b and/or 15c labs at some point, on a pass/fail basis. (However, you don't need to do the 15b lab if you took AP50b or PS12b.) You can complete the labs in a future semester if you wish, but my recommendation is that you do them at the same time you take the alternative course. (Students in 15b and 15c must of course do the lab when taking the course.) To schedule your lab time, please email, as soon as possible: 15b: Dr. Carey Witkov (witkov(a)fas.harvard.edu) 15c: TF Kristine Rezai (kristinerezai(a)gmail.com) Please let me know if you have any questions.

1 year, 9 months

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TODAY! LPPC Seminar: Wednesday, March 4 @ 4pm | Justin Evans: The NEMO-3 and SuperNEMO experiments

by Gardner, Felice Ann

WHAT: LPPC SEMINAR WHERE: Palfrey House, 18 Hammond St. WHEN: Wednesday, March 4th @ 4:00pm TITLE: The NEMO-3 and SuperNEMO experiments Justin Evans, University of Manchester<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.research.mancheste…> Abstract: The observation of neutrinoless double-beta decay (0νββ) would be evidence both for lepton-number violation and the Majorana nature of the neutrino. In the search for 0νββ, the elimination of radiological backgrounds is critical. The NEMO-3 and SuperNEMO experiments address this challenge with a unique technological approach that allows full topological reconstruction of double-β decay events. A gaseous tracker provides the reconstruction and identification of the β-decay electrons and elimination of non-ββ backgrounds; a plastic-scintillator calorimeter provides the electron energy measurement that identifies events at the ββ-decay end-point. I will give an overview of the results of the NEMO-3 experiment, and describe the SuperNEMO Demonstrator Module, currently under construction at the Modane Underground Laboratory with a goal of demonstrating an almost-zero-background measurement in the ββ-decay end-point region of selenium-82.

3 years, 3 months

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physics night (and morning)

by Georgi, Howard

I will be monitoring this morning from 8-10 and this evening from 9-11pm, but feel free to log in any time with your study group. To participate, log into https://social.congregate.live/physicsnight Choose "Log in with Google" Then enter the password - "15a15b15c16" Then you will find yourself in the lobby of a virtual dining hall with tables labeled for the beginning courses.

3 years, 7 months

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FW: Internship possibility for Engineering or Physics students and graduates

by Morin, David

Please see below for an internship opportunity. (Anna is a current postdoc and former Chem/Phys concentrator.) From: Anna Shneidman <ashneidm(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:21 AM To: "Morin, David" <djmorin(a)fas.harvard.edu> Subject: Internship possibility for Engineering or Physics students and graduates Hi David, I am currently a postdoc in the Aizenberg group at Harvard and also working for the startup Metalmark, Innovations -- metalmark.xyz<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__metalmark.xyz_&d=DwMFaQ…> -- which spun out of the group and is commercializing novel porous materials for catalysis. Metalmark applies the materials for air purification, currently targeting improving indoor air quality, including eliminating volatile organic compounds, bacteria, and viruses. The team is looking for an electrical engineer intern (students working towards a bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, physics, chemical physics, or related field). It's a small team so the intern would have a chance to learn about all aspects of the project and take ownership of important and interesting parts of the R&D. I have provided the job description in the attached document. Do you mind sharing the document with physics undergraduates and anyone else you think might be interested? It can be a part time (20hrs/wk) or full time (40hrs/wk) internship, 3-4 months, with the possibility to extend based on performance/interest/etc. PhD students or alumni are also welcome to apply -- more senior roles are listed here: https://www.metalmark.xyz/home/#jobs<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.metalmark.xyz_home…> Thank you! I hope you are doing well! Anna

3 years, 7 months

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German American Conference 2020 kicking off tomorrow!

by Cacciabaudo, Lisa N

For over ten years, the German American Conference at Harvard has been one of the largest student-led conferences in North America and has provided a platform for Transatlantic dialogue and connection between decision makers and next-generation leaders. This year, conference will be hosted online as the Virtual German American Event Series from September to November 2020. Throughout our virtual events, we will explore the neustart [overhaul, re-start] that the world is facing today, ranging from the recovery efforts during the current pandemic to systemic racism in the US and Germany, the US presidential elections, the Transatlantic security partnership, and much more. Our kick-off event "How Can I Be Antiracist As A Foreigner?” will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30th, at 2pm EST. We will host Dr. Natasha A Kelly and Dr. Niambi M. Carter to discuss how one can be an antiracist in a foreign country or culture, with a focus on Germany and the U.S. Please register here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.germanamericanconf…>. All events in the 2020 virtual series are free of charge. You can find more information on our website: www.germanamericanconference.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.germanamericanconfe…> [cid:image001.png@01D69673.073FB770]

3 years, 7 months

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Harvard Physics Colloquium – 10/5/20 – Eric Heller, Harvard University

by Clayman, Stephanie D

Harvard Physics Colloquium Monday, 10/5/20 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM via Zoom (link below) ERIC HELLER HARVARD UNIVERSITY Blochbusting: The missing theory of resistivity in normal metals and superlattices The missing theory of resistivity is exposed, found hiding on the other side of the wave-particle duality for phonons. Using a coherent state representation of phonons sets the lattice free to vibrate as semiclassical electrons quasi-elastically deflect off lattice density fluctuations. Metallic conduction electrons are found to be traversing a confused sea of nearly classical forces. Superlattices cause channeling and flat band propagation providing a seeming escape from electron-phonon interactions. Bloch waves take on only a supporting role. Zoom log in: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/95777067936?pwd=U01DVmNVc2xXLy9YRjZyQmRJVjRNZz09 Password: 140608 Join by telephone (use any number to dial in) +1 301 715 8592 +1 312 626 6799 +1 929 436 2866 +1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 6833 International numbers available: https://harvard.zoom.us/u/abvDBesvJb One tap mobile: +13017158592,,95777067936# US (Germantown) Stephanie Clayman (she/her) Reception Harvard University Physics Department Jefferson 360, 17 Oxford Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-495-2872

3 years, 7 months

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WNRS Next Wed: Professors Roxanne Guenette and Carlos Arguelles

by Teng, Yanting

Dear All, Next Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4:30PM, Professors Roxanne Guenette and Carlos Arguelles will be the speakers. You can find the videos on Canvas here <https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/75753>: Prof. Roxanne Guenette : Searching for nu physics with nobe element detectors Prof. Carlos Arguelles: Physics and astrophysics with high-energy neutrinos with IceCube As always, it's recommended to watch the video as a general introduction to the research topics, but we also encourage you to attend regardless. Please mark your calendars — I hope you can make it! Best, Yanting

3 years, 7 months

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Teaching STEM - HTF STEM Info Session 10.1 Thursday

by Georgi, Howard

[Graphical user interface Description automatically generated]Teaching STEM: Harvard Teacher Fellows Info Session Thursday 10/1, 3-4pm. What skills do effective Science and Math teachers need? How can K-12 teachers make complex topics accessible to all students? Come learn about what it looks like to teach STEM with the Harvard Teacher Fellows<http://htf.gse.harvard.edu>, a funded teacher-training fellowship at HGSE for Harvard College seniors and alumni! Register at hgse.me/HTFinfo<http://hgse.me/HTFinfo> for the Zoom link Also, if you've thought of any students you want to refer to HTF, who you think would make great teachers (underclassmen, seniors, or alumni), please add their info here<hgse.me/HTFreferral> and I'll reach out to them! Thanks so much, Emily Emily Conner-Simons (she, her, hers) Student and Alumni Engagement Administrator Harvard Teacher Fellows Harvard Graduate School of Education Office Hours<calendly.com/htf/officehours> | gse.harvard.edu/htf<https://htf.gse.harvard.edu/> Follow: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/HarvardTeacherFellows/> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/harvardteacherfellows/> | Blog<https://harvardteacherfellows.wordpress.com/> [cid:image003.png@01D695A1.95C29940]

3 years, 7 months

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