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An experiment analyzing the internal structure of neutrons at the Department of Energy’s Jefferson Laboratory will shed more precise light on how nuclei form and interact. Physics professor Will Tireman said the data collection will lead to a “greater understanding of the stars, sun and beginning of all matter in the universe.” Research on the tiny particles might also lead to visionary applications for computing technology, which he said is rapidly approaching the physical limit of how much smaller electronic devices can get. Full Story
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Students and faculty in the Physics Department are invited to participate in a number of outreach efforts, including interactions with students at Sandy Knoll Elementary School, assisting with Science Olympiad and Project Kaleidoscope, and participating in astronomical activities to supplement elementary students' study of the solar system.
