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| St. ANA Dedication and NSL Open House |
| At the beginning of November, members of the Nuclear Science Laboratory and the Notre Dame community attended the dedication of the new Stable beam Accelerator for Nuclear Astrophysics (St. ANA). Details ||
Photos -- Dec. 20, 2012 |
| New ion beam research provides links to past |
| From discovering the origins of early Native American pottery in Notre Dame's Snite Museum to analyzing the silver content of Roman coins, Notre Dame nuclear astrophysicists apply new research involving accelerated ion beams to real life in more ways than one and, in turn, uncover more about the area's local history. |
| Underground accelerator laboratory funding obtained |
| The nuclear physics research group at Notre Dame has been successful in obtaining funding for the continuation of the development project for an underground accelerator laboratory in the United States. Details -- July 31, 2012 |
| Garg appointed to Beam-time Program Advisory Committee |
| Umesh Garg, professor of physics, has been appointed to the Beam-time Program Advisory Committee (B-PAC) of the Cyclotron Facility of the Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP) at Osaka University in Osaka, Japan. Details -- June 20, 2012 |
| New finding affects understanding of formation of the solar system |
| A global collaboration including five University of Notre Dame researchers has revised the half-life of samarium-146 (146Sm), reducing it to 68 million years from 103 million years. Their finding is published in the journal Science today. Details | Journal Science -- March 30, 2012 |
| Aprahamian named chair of APS nuclear physics division |
| Ani Aprahamian, the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Physics, has been elected chair of the American Physical Society's Division of Nuclear Physics. Read more -- Feb. 16, 2012 |
| Accelerated Ion Beams for Art Forensics |
| The worlds of art and archaeology have adapted techniques developed in nuclear physics laboratories to learn where and when an artwork or artifact was created -- Read the article by Philippe Collon and Michael Wiescher. Physics Today -- Jan. 9, 2012 |
| Installation of New Accelerator Underway |
| The installation of a new accelerator has begun. The new vertical accelerator will be housed inside a new 40-foot-tall tower located above the existing NSL in the center of Nieuwland. Construction will continue on this project for the next few months. Details | More -- Oct. 11, 2011 |
| Old KN Accelerator Ceased Operations |
| In 2011, the old KN accelerator ceased operations. It will be replaced by a new accelerator. The KN accelerator was used in the nuclear physics lab at Notre Dame. A video shows the tank being removed by a large crane through the roof of the laboratory. View the video |
| Professors Aprahamian and Wiescher give invited talks in Brazil |
| Professors Ani Aprahamian and Michael Wiescher gave invited talks at the Brazilian Physical Society's 45th anniversary celebrations. The meeting took place in Iguassu Falls, Brazil at a joint meeting of the Brazilian societies of Plasma, Materials and Condensed Matter, Particles and Fields, Nuclear, and Applied Physics. The meeting was attended by nearly 3,000 physicists including a number of Nobel laureates from all over the world. -- June 8, 2011 |
| 2011 Graduate Student Award Winners Announced |
| The Department of Physics has announced the recipients of the 2011 graduate student awards. The 2011 Larry O. Lamm Memorial Award in Nuclear Physics recipient is Daniel Robertson. His advisor is Prof. Michael Wiescher. This award recognizes outstanding service and dedication to the nuclear research lab. -- May 18, 2011 |
| New Spectrometer Installed in ISNAP |
| Through the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA), Professor Michael Wiescher leads an active research program in Nuclear Astrophysics within Notre Dame’s Nuclear Science Laboratory (NSL). The goal of this research is to better understand the nuclear reactions responsible for energy production and the creation of elements in stars. The study of these nuclear reactions at stellar energies is hindered by very low count rates and high background levels. Read more -- February 20, 2011 |
| Caprio recipient of 2010 Cottrell Scholar Award |
| Mark Caprio is the recipient of a 2010 Cottrell Scholar Award by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, for the proposal "Symmetries in the nuclear many-body problem: Conquering the computational scale explosion." Membership in this elite group recognizes the recipient's exceptional potential as a leader in integrating science teaching and research. Prof. Caprio is the second faculty member in the physics department to win this award in the last decade. -- December 28, 2010 |
| Garg selected for Physics REU Leadership Group Executive Committee |
| Prof. Umesh Garg, Director of the Physics REU Program since 2000, has been elected to a 3-year term on the Executive Committee of the National Physics REU Leadership Group (NPRLG). NPRLG is a group of individuals dedicated to fostering communication between Physics REU sites and to publicizing the general physics REU program to students and at various conferences. -- November 20, 2010 |
| Basanta Nayak Wins the Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award |
| Dr. Basanta Kumar Nayak,
a Research Associate at NSL during 2001-2003 and 2008-2009 has just
been awarded the Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award, one of
the highest honors conferred by the Department of Atomic Energy
in India, in recognition of his outstanding contributions. The award
consists of a citation, a medal, and a cash prize of Rs. 500, 000
(~$11,500) and will be formally conferred on him at a ceremony on
October 29th. |
| APS India-US Visitation Award for Ayangeakaa and Matta |
| Graduate students Daniel
Ayangeakaa and James Matta have been selected by the American Physical
Society for the India-US Visitation Award this year. The India-US
Visitation Program funds the exchange of physicists and physics
graduate students between India and the United States. The Student
Visitation Program is intended for graduate students who wish to
pursue opportunities in physics such as to attend a summer institute
or work temporarily in a lab. The awards are funded by the Indo-U.S.
Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and administered by APS. Typically,
five awards are made in each round of competition. |
| Washington High School at Notre Dame: Changing the face of physics |
| The Nuclear Science Laboratory and the Joint Institute of Nuclear Astrophysics has adopted the Washington High School in an effort to ultimately increase the representation of these underrepresented groups in the sciences and to offer this group of students opportunities that they may not have otherwise realized. Details -- July 12, 2010 |
| Philippe Collon recipient of 2010 Joyce Award |
| Professor Philippe Collon is the recipient of the Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. More -- May 3, 2010 |
| Preparation for a New 5MV Accelerator |
| The new 5 MV accelerator to be installed at the Nuclear Science Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame represents a major equipment upgrade. The accelerator will provide high intensity heavy ion beams for experiments at the St. George recoil separator, but it will also increase the intensities for proton and alpha beams. Details -- April 12, 2010 |
| Umesh Garg recipient of Terrence Akai Award for Exceptional Service to International Students |
| In 2010 the Department of International Student Services and Activities (ISSA) initiated an annual award to honor the memory of Terrence "Terry" J. Akai, a beloved faculty member, dean, and long-time advocate for international students. Dr. Akai became a member of the Notre Dame faculty in 1976 and later served as Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School from 1994 until his death in 2009. |
| An Accelerator School at NSL |
| An Accelerator School was held on January 25, 26 and 27, 2010 at the Nuclear Structure Laboratory. Daniel Robertson and Brad Mulder taught at school. There were a theory section and a practical hands on section as well as individual examinations. -- January 28, 2010 |
| Wiescher named AAAS Fellow |
| Michael Wiescher, Freimann Professor of Physics, has been named one of three University of Notre Dame fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in honor of their scientifically and socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. AAAS, founded in 1848 as a nonprofit association, is the world’s largest scientific society and the publisher of the prestigious journal Science. -- January 21, 2010 |
| Kolata named APS Outstanding Referee |
| Physics Professor James Kolata has been selected by the American Physical Society as an Outstanding Referee for 2009. The Outstanding Referee program was instituted in 2008. The highly selective award program recognizes scientists who have been exceptionally helpful in assessing manuscripts for publication in APS journals. Like Fellowship in the APS, this is a lifetime award. By initiating the program, APS expresses its appreciation to all referees, whose efforts in peer review not only keep the standards of the journals at a high level, but in many cases also help authors to improve the quality and readability of their articles – even those that are not published by APS. -- January 21, 2010 |
| Aprahamian appointed to South Dakota Science Authority |
| Governor Michael Rounds has appointed Ani Aprahamian to the South Dakota Science and Ani Aprahamian Technology Authority. South Dakota is the home of the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Lab (DUSEL). More -- December 22, 2009 |
| Wiescher named Kaneb Fellow |
| Each year, the Kaneb Center names eight faculty fellows in recognition of their records of teaching excellence. Kaneb Faculty Fellows share their teaching abilities and experiences through workshops, discussion groups, research, and individual consultation. Michael Wiescher, Freimann Professor of Physics, was recently named a 2009-2010 Fellow. |
| Professor Wiescher discusses advances in measuring nuclear reactions |
| A paper by Michael Wiescher published in the American Physical Society’s PhysicsPhoto Michael Wiescher journal recently traces development in research on nuclear reactions that happen in stars. The article titled “Cosmic alchemy in the laboratory” covers both theoretical and experimental advances in the field, as well as a discussion of the role of such reactions in creating the variety of physical elements. More -- September 9, 2009 |
| NUGRID: 2nd Collaboration Meeting |
| A JINA supported meeting "NUGRID: 2nd Collaboration Meeting" was held on July 20 - 24, 2009 at the ISNAP of the University of Notre Dame. Details -- July 25, 2009 |
| JINA R-Matrix School @ ISNAP |
| A refreshing and training course on R-matrix techniques with AZURE took place at the ISNAP of Physics Department in Notre Dame from February 25 - 27, 2009. Photos -- March 1, 2009 |
| Aprahamian named AAAS Fellow |
| Aprahamian, has been named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in honor of her distinguished contributions to understanding the structure of atomic nuclei and the origin of elements and for communicating the excitement of science to diverse audiences. -- Jan. 20, 2009 |
| Michael Wiescher Appointed to Board on Physics and Astronomy |
| Michael Wiescher, the Freimann Professor of Physics, has been appointed to the National Academies Board on Physics and Astronomy for a three year term beginning July 2008. |
| Colloquium: 70 Years of Nuclear Physics at ND |
| A Colloquium on "70 Years of Nuclear Physics at ND" was held in the Physics Department on September 19, 2007. Freimann Professor Michael Wiescher gave a talk to review the history. |
| Frontiers 2007 Conference on Nuclear Astrophysics |
| Frontiers 2007 workshop sponsored by JINA is the second in a series of JINA meetings to bring together JINA participants, collaborators, and other interested researchers to discuss recent and/or planned research in nuclear astrophysics. More -- August 24, 2007 |
| Wiescher named Humboldt Fellow |
| Freimann Professor Michael Wiescher, has been named an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Read more -- May 15, 2007 |
| Wiescher recipient of first Joyce Award |
| Seventeen University of Notre Dame faculty members have been selected as recipients of the first Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, and three faculty and staff members have been selected to receive the first Dockweiler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising. Michael Wiescher was one of those chosen to receive the Joyce Award. -- April 18, 2007 |
| The PIXE-PAN Outreach Program @ ISNAP |
| A successful new program in the tradition of the JINA PAN program at MSU has been introduced at Notre Dame. The PIXE-PAN program at Notre Dame uses the existing low energy accelerator facility to introduce high school teachers and students to a two week program in material analysis techniques with accelerators. Information -- Feb. 23, 2007 |
| New finding helps further understanding of X-ray bursts |
| X-ray bursts are among the most fascinating of astrophysical phenomena. Now, a new finding by a team led by University of Notre Dame astrophysicist Michael Wiescher will enable researchers to derive many more qualitative predictions about X-ray burst behavior and characteristics. Read more -- Feb. 10, 2007 |
| Wiescher Serves on National Academies Assessment Committee on the Scientific Opportunities with a Rare-Isotope Facility |
| Dr. Michael Wiescher, Freimann Professor of Physics, was appointed by the National Research Council of the National Academies to serve on an assessment committee of the Scientific Opportunities with a Rare-Isotope Facility in the United States (RISAC). View More -- Dec. 12, 2006 |
| Ani Aprahamian recipient of fifth annual Arts and Letters Award of Appreciation |
| The College of Arts and Letters established an award of appreciation in 2001, to be given annually to a faculty member or staff person outside the College who has contributed significantly to the mission of the College. The 2006 Arts and Letters Award of Appreciation Committee selected Ani from an impressive array of highly qualified nominees. -- Dec. 5, 2006 |
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