January 2021 - 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.

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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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Office hours

by Morin, David

Just a reminder that my office-hour schedule is located here: https://scholar.harvard.edu/david-morin/office-hours And the Zoom link is: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/95258793192?pwd=cEViNis1d1ozNDk3MmdpWjRyOVY1QT09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.zoom.us_j_9525…> Password if needed: morinOH Drop by with any questions you have about courses, research, or anything else.

3 years, 2 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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FW: Applications Closing Soon for Perimeter Scholars International

by Morin, David

From: Perimeter Institute <contact(a)perimeterinstitute.ca> Reply-To: "contact(a)perimeterinstitute.ca" <contact(a)perimeterinstitute.ca> Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM To: "morin(a)physics.harvard.edu" <morin(a)physics.harvard.edu> Subject: Applications Closing Soon for Perimeter Scholars International View in browser<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…> [Perimeter Institute Logo]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…> Dear Colleague, There are just a few days left for students to apply for Perimeter Scholars International (PSI)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…>. The deadline to apply is February 1. There is no application fee. PSI is a master's-level course in theoretical physics designed to bring highly qualified and exceptionally motivated graduate students to the cutting edge of the field in an inclusive training environment. This unique Master’s program, in partnership with the University of Waterloo, seeks not only students with stellar undergraduate physics and/or mathematics track records, but also those with diverse backgrounds, collaborative spirit, creativity, and other attributes that will set them apart as future innovators. Ways to share this opportunity with your colleagues and students: * Direct all to the Perimeter Scholars International website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…> for more information * Paste this key program information<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…> on your sites and blogs Students can apply online at perimeterinstitute.ca/apply<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__landing.perimeterinsti…> Thank you in advance for helping share this unique opportunity for emerging physics talent. Best regards, James Forrest Academic Programs Director

3 years, 3 months

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15b PSI Lab CA opportunity

by Morin, David

The 15b lab is looking for CAs: --------------------------------------------- The 15b PSI Lab instructors are currently seeking CAs for the Spring 2021 semester. As a CA you would work with lab groups in Zoom breakout rooms, helping students run experiments and to create and test mathematical models of electromagnetic systems. We would also send you a lab kit that contains strong magnets, magnetic viewing film, multimeters, and other fun equipment you can use to start your own lab at home. Classes start the week of February 8. Lab section times are not yet fixed, but will take place weekdays from 3-5 pm EST or 7-9 pm EST. The position pays $19/hr. The time commitment can range from 3 to 7 hrs/wk, depending on duties. Please contact Keith Zengel zengel(a)g.harvard.edu<mailto:zengel@g.harvard.edu> if interested.

3 years, 3 months

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Fwd: [Philofsci] January 28: The End of Science?

by Jacob Barandes

Just a reminder that we'll be meeting *today at 4 pm EST.* On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 5:45 PM Philosophy of Science < harvardphilofsci(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > We're thrilled to announce that John Horgan himself will be joining us for > our Thursday 1/28 4pm meeting of the Harvard Philosophy of Science group to > discuss his book, *The End of Science*. All are welcome, and no need to > RSVP! Again, here's the relevant Zoom information: > > https://harvard.zoom.us/j/98336919418?pwd=THd4QW40b0tlWFUrSjhIMEFNK3EyUT09 > Password: 694291 > > Hope to see you there! > > On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 4:08 PM Philosophy of Science < > harvardphilofsci(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> *Hi all, see the message below from Jacob about our next meeting, which >> he will be leading. Hope to see many of you there!* >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> For our next meeting of the Harvard Philosophy of Science group – *Thursday >> 1/28 at 4pm EST on Zoom >> <https://harvard.zoom.us/j/98336919418?pwd=THd4QW40b0tlWFUrSjhIMEFNK3EyUT09>* – >> we'll be revisiting John Horgan's famous 1996 book *The End of Science*. >> Horgan's argument 25 years ago was that the most profound and fundamental >> breakthroughs in science were already behind us and that scientific >> progress had entered an era of diminishing returns and anticlimactic >> developments. According to Horgan, all the truly deep questions in science >> had already been answered or would forever remain out of our reach, and all >> that was left was the important but less profound task of verifying earlier >> predictions as well as understanding how known scientific ingredients and >> rules could be assembled in useful and perhaps surprising new ways. >> >> Readings (attached – the first is required, and the rest are optional) >> (1) A 1997 summary by Horgan of his book's main thesis and responses to >> common objections (required!) >> (2) A 1998 critical review by David Hoffman in *Notices of the American >> Mathematical Society*. >> (3) A 2015 follow-up by Horgan in Scientific American. >> (4) A 2018 article by Patrick Collison and Michael Nielsen in *The >> Atlantic* that surveyed scientists on the question of diminishing >> returns. >> (5) A 2020 piece by Robert Dijkgraaf arguing that the best in physics is >> yet to come. >> > _______________________________________________ Philofsci mailing list Philofsci(a)lists.hcs.harvard.edu https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/philofsci

3 years, 3 months

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FW: Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village - application strategy sessions!

by Georgi, Howard

FYI From: Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships <undergradresearch(a)fas.harvard.edu> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 9:19 AM Subject: Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village - application strategy sessions! Dear Directors of Undergraduate Studies and Undergraduate Program Administrators- I hope this note finds you well at the start of the spring term! I am writing from the Harvard College Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) to ask your help in spreading the word about our upcoming Application Strategy Sessions for programs in the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village<https://uraf.harvard.edu/summer-residential-research-programs> (PRISE, BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH, and SPUDS)! These sessions are great opportunities for students to get tips about finalizing their application components (essays, resumes, and letters of recommendation), and they also give students the time to ask any questions about the applications or program expectations. Please find the schedule of sessions below, as well as a PDF flier for distribution. All sessions will be recorded and posted the URAF website<https://uraf.harvard.edu/>; Zoom links are available via each event link below and on the URAF calendar<https://uraf.harvard.edu/calendar>. Thank you in advance for all of your work, and please let me know if you have any questions! * Tuesday, February 2 at 4:00pm (EST): BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP, SURGH Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/bpss-app-strategy-session-1-ay21> * Wednesday, February 3 at 4:00pm (EST): PRISE Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/prise-app-strategy-session-1-ay21> * Thursday, February 4 at 4:00pm (EST): SPUDS Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/spuds-app-strategy-session-1-ay21> * Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00pm (EST): PRISE Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/prise-app-strategy-session-2-ay21> * Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm (EST): SPUDS Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/spuds-app-strategy-session-2-ay21> * Thursday, February 11 at 7:00pm (EST): BLISS, PRIMO, SHARP Strategy Session<https://uraf.harvard.edu/event/bps-app-strategy-session-1-ay21> All the best, Chris Christopher Kabacinski Administrative Coordinator Harvard College Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) Harvard University | 77 Dunster Street | Cambridge, MA 02138 kabacinski(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:kabacinski@fas.harvard.edu> | 617-495-8434 | uraf.harvard.edu Pronouns: he, him, his

3 years, 3 months

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Harvard Physics Colloquium – 2/1/21 – Leo Radzihovsky , University of Colorado Boulder

by Clayman, Stephanie D

Harvard Physics Colloquium Monday, 2/1/21 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM via Zoom (link below) Leo Radzihovsky University of Colorado Boulder "Fractonicity from elasticity” I will discuss a recent discovery that elasticity of a two-dimensional quantum crystal is dual to an unusual gauge theory, thereby providing a realization of gapless “fractonic” quantum order. Restricted-mobility topological defects of a crystal map onto fractonic charges of the gauge theory. This duality leads to predictions of fractonic phases and quantum Higgs-like phase transitions to their descendants, that are duals of the quantum commensurate crystal, supersolid, smectic, and hexatic liquid crystals. Extensions of this duality to generalized elasticity theories provide a route to discovery of new fractonic models and their potential experimental realizations. 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

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