This is your chance to experience physics as never before! Enjoy the wide variety of illuminating science fun for the whole family! October 22, 10 am – 4pm In Small Hall (behind Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall) |
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Visit research labs Have you ever wonder how a research lab looks like? This is your chance to see several physics and applied science labs and talk to people who work there. |
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Participating scientists: Seth Aubin – Laser Cooling and Ultra-cold Matter (Room 069) Gunter Luepke – Ultrafast Material Studies (Room 064) Irina Novikova – Quantum and Nonlinear optics (Room 065) Bill Cooke – Biophysics (Room 170) R. Ale Lukaszew – Thin films and nanostructures (Room 030) Mumtaz Qazilbash - Optical studies of solid-state materials (Room 028) Gina Hoatson – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques (NMR lab) |
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For our younger visitors we offer an exciting treasure hunt – collect secret messages from all the research labs to get a prize!
Interactive demonstrations Ever wonder about how a laser works? Or what happens with air when it is really cold? Physics students will show you fun ways to learn physics. Guaranteed excitement for all ages. Location – Small Hall 110
Want to know more about cutting edge science? Presentations from Physics professors (in white) and students (in purple) Location – Small Hall 111
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We will also make liquid nitrogen ice cream – most natural (and tasty) ice cream you’ve ever tried! Come join the physics fun!
Please send all questions, requests and suggestions to physicsfest@physics.wm.edu
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