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A COLLOQUIUM: BUILDING ATOMS FROM SCRATH
Dr. Joseph N. Tan
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
http://physics.nist.gov/Divisions/Div842/Gp1/Staff/tan.html

Dr. Joseph N. Tan (UP BS Physics Batch 1983 - summa cum laude) will be giving a colloquium on "Building Atoms from Scratch" at the NIP.  He will also be donating graduate and undergraduate physics books worth USD 1K to the NIP library.  Dr Tan is currently with the NIST- U.S.A.

Final schedule and Title of Dr. Joseph Tan's colloquium:
Date: July 16, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Place: R308, Research Wing, National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman
Title: Rebuilding hydrogen-like ions in circular Rydberg states

Abstract:
Recent work demonstrated that simplifications in the theory of circular Rydberg states of hydrogen-like ions lead to significant improvement in the accuracy of predicted levels—which can be orders of magnitude better than in the current theory for low angular momentum states.  The spectrum of the hydrogen atom has an illustrious history; in particular, it spurred the development of quantum electrodynamics—“the strange theory of light and matter (R. Feynman)” that has remained unreasonably successful under stringent tests.  Exotic atoms have been created to emulate hydrogen. We explore the possibility of rebuilding hydrogen-like atoms from bare nuclei (fully stripped), in circular Rydberg states.  Precise optical frequency measurements in such atomic states, albeit challenging to realize, could enable better tests of theory and determinations of fundamental constants. This is potentially useful in advancing the modern international system of units (SI) based upon the fundamental constants of nature.  

Dr. Rommel Gomez's Seminar
Series of Talks on Magnetism and Magnetic Recording Technology
June 26 (Friday, 2:00-4:00 NIP AVR, Llamas Hall) - General audience colloquium on carbon nanotube sensors and opportunities for collaboration

June 29 –July 3 (M-F, 2:00 - 4:00, NIP AVR, Llamas Hall):  Series of Talks on Magnetism and Magnetic Recording Technology.

   1. Impact of magnetism on modern technology; and an introduction to computer aided modeling
   2. Maxwell equations, magnetostatic calculations, magnetic circuits: applications of computer aided modeling
   3. Classical and Quantum Models of Magnetism 
   4. Magnetic Domains and Magnetic Recording Media
   5. Magnetoresistance and Spin transport: from high performance read heads to nanoscale microwaves generators

Be advised also that Dr. Gomez will be bringing in his device (DNA functionalized CNT transistors) for demonstration on July 8.  The demo will be held in Room R308 New NIP building.  Time schedule is still being arranged.

FYI: Influenza A (H1N1)
A. UP University Health Service Advisory on H1N1 Influenza (download)
B. UP Guidance on the Obligatory Self-Quarantine in Relation to H1N1 Influenza (download)