Physics Colloquium

Physics Colloquium: Nolan Nicholas, Department of Chemistry, University of Idaho
Monday, April 30 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium, with Nolan Nicholas, department of chemistry, University of Idaho, titled, "Fabricable NanoEngineering through Stochastic Architecture," will occur April 30 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Nano” is become a ubiquitous word in modern science and technology. Yet over the past few decades the outcomes of practical technology has consistently failed to live up to the theorized pot...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. Craig McGowan, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Idaho
Monday, April 23 at 4:00 PM
Title: Comparative Approaches to Musculoskeletal Biomechanics: Locomotion in Humans and Other Animals. Abstract: Animals live in complex habitats and must perform a variety of non-steady locomotor tasks. For example, the ability to change speed quickly, turn or jump can have direct implications for evolutionary success. The mechanical demands of such tasks can differ greatly and the musculoskelet...
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Physics Colloquium: Carlos Bertulani, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas A&M University
Monday, April 16 at 4:00 PM
The Physics Colloquium, with Carlos Bertulani, department of physics and astronomy, Texas A&M University, titled "Nuclear physics in the cosmos" will occur April 16 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Nuclear astrophysics studies the physics of atomic nuclei, gravity and thermodynamics in the early universe, stars and stellar explosions. A hundred years of nuclear science has allowed us to infer ...
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Physics Colloquium: Tanya Miura, Department of Biology, University of Idaho
Monday, April 9 at 4:00 PM
THe Physics Colloquium with Tanya Miura, department of biology, University of Idaho, titled, “The Two Faces of Anti-Viral Immune Responses in the Lung,” will occur April 9 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Respiratory viral infections cause a wide range of diseases including common colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and exacerbations of chronic lung diseases. Unlike bacterial pathogens, these infections ...
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Physics Colloquium: Kerry Hipps, Department of Chemistry, Washington State University
Monday, April 2 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium, with Kerry Hipps, department of chemistry, Washington State University, titled “Single Molecule Imaging of Oxygenation of Cobalt Octaethylporphyrin at the Solution/Solid Interface: Thermodynamics from Microscopy,” will occurApril 2 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Basic concepts relating to STM imaging will be presented. Examples of STM images dominated by molecular electronic...
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Physics Colloquium: Stacey Camp, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Idaho
Monday, March 26 at 4:00 PM
Title: “Archaeological Research at Idaho’s Kooskia Internment Camp, a World War II Japanese American Internment Camp” Abstract: On February 19, 1942, over 120,000 individuals of Japanese heritage were forced to leave the comfort and solace of their homes and communities and relocate to internment camps spread throughout some of the harshest and destitute locales in the Western United States. Seen...
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Physics Colloquium: Ruth Pachter, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB
Monday, March 19 at 4:00 PM
Title: “Optical Properties of Materials at the Molecular-to-Nanoscale: Insight from Theory and Computation” Abstract: In our continuing interest in multi-photon absorption in molecular and nanoscale materials, calculation of the optical response applying time-dependent density functional theory will be reported. The importance of examining the relationship among long-range-corrected hybrid functi...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. Vladimir Dobrokhotov, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Western Kentucky University
Monday, March 5 at 4:00 PM
Title: “Nanotechnology solutions for asymmetric explosive threat prevention” Abstract: The experience obtained in the fight with terrorist attacks by explosives in the last period proved, that the terrorist tools and operational systems of bomb attacks have developed very quickly. New forms of bomb attacks are more sophisticated, more dangerous, effective countermeasures complicated and in some c...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. Richard Wall
Monday, February 13 at 4:00 PM
A Physics Colloquium will be presented by Richard Wall, department of electrical and computer engineering, University of Idaho, titled "Smart Signals-Conception to Voice on the Street" on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Smart Signals refers to an enabling technology specifically targeting pedestrian controls at signalized intersections. The design innovations were originally meant to prov...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. Lyudmyla Barannyk, Department of Mathematics, University of Idaho
Monday, February 6 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium with Dr. Lyudmyla Barannyk, department of mathematics, University of Idaho, titled, "Fast Algorithms for Mesoscale Evolution of Large Particle Systems," will occur Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: We develop efficient algorithms for simulating dynamics of space-time averages of large systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Averaging produces partial differentia...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. F. Marty Ytreberg, Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Monday, January 30 at 4:00 PM
Title: Using Computational Biophysics to Understand Protein Evolution and Function Abstract: Understanding how proteins evolve and function is vital for developing better drugs or predicting the outbreak of disease. Yet in spite of its importance, little is known about the underlying biophysical mechanisms behind protein evolution. Computational biophysics has emerged as a useful tool in this a...
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Physics Colloquium: Jason Barnes, Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Monday, January 23 at 4:00 PM
The physics colloquium, presented by Jason Barnes, department of physics, University of Idaho, entitled "The Crazily-Tilted Orbit of Extrasolar Planet KOI-13.01," will occur an. 23 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: All of the planets in our solar system orbit in nearly the same plane. Their mutual inclinations are of order a few degrees, and that plane matches that of the solar equator to within 6 d...
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Math Colloquia: F. Marty Ytreberg (University of Idaho)
Thursday, December 1 2011 at 3:30 PM
Title: Using computational biophysics to understand protein evolution and function ABSTRACT: Understanding how proteins evolve and function is vital for developing better drugs or predicting the outbreak of disease. Yet in spite of its importance, little is known about the underlying biophysical mechanisms behind protein evolution. Computational biophysics has emerged as a useful tool in this ar...
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Physics Colloquium: Dr. Francesca Sammarruca, Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Monday, November 28 2011 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium: Dr. Francesca Sammarruca, Department of Physics, University of Idaho, titled "From Neutron Skins to Nuclear Reactions(and beyond...)with a consistent microscopic approach," will occur Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. ABSTRACT: This talk will review a broad spectrum of studies aimed at improving our knowledge of hadronic interactions in the nuclear medium. Our theoretical approach ...
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Physics Colloquium: Robert Lee Sappington, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Monday, November 14 2011 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium: Robert Lee Sappington, department of sociology and anthropology, University of Idaho, will occur Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. TITLE: Results of recent archaeological investigations at the Kelly Forks work center, north fork of the Clearwater river, North Central Idaho ABSTRACT: University of Idaho archaeologists conducted field schools in summer 2010 and 2011 at the Kelly Fo...
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Physics Colloquium: Eric Brauns, Department of Chemistry, University of Idaho
Monday, November 7 2011 at 4:00 PM
Physics Colloquium, presented by Eric Brauns, department of chemistry, University of Idaho, will occur Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. The title of his presentation is: Applications of time-resolved infrared spectroscopy: elementary processes in RNA folding and infrared photon migration in transparent and semi-transparent media ABSTRACT: Braun will give an overview of the research that he does at the...
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Physics Colloquium: Gwen Barnes, Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Monday, October 31 2011 at 4:00 PM
The Physics Colloquium, presented by Gwen Barnes, department of physics, University of Idaho NASA's Lunar Science Institute, titled "How Can U-Idaho Participate?" will be presented Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in EP 209 Abstract: The NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI) was established in 2008 to bridge the science and exploration communities of NASA through lunar research. The NLSI brings together competiti...
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Physics Colloquium: Jason Barnes, Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Monday, October 24 2011 at 4:00 PM
The Physics Colloquium, presented by Jason Barnes, department of physics, University of Idaho, titled "Variations in Earth's Axis Tilt Over Time: How Necessary is a Moon for Climatic Stability?" will occur Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. in EP 209. Abstract: Earth's present-day 23.44-degree tilt of its rotation axis determines our seasons. Hence changes in that axis tilt over time can have important effects ...
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Physics Colloquium: Chris LaSota, Department of Physics, Gonzaga University
Monday, October 17 2011 at 4:00 PM
The Physics Colloquium features a presentation by Chris LaSota, Gonzaga University physics department, on Monday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m. LaSota's presentation, titled "An Investigation of Tangling Behavior", takes place in the Engineering-Physics Building Room 209. According to LaSota, "We’ve all experienced the frustration associated with horribly tangled systems, such as computer cables, holiday li...
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Physics Colloquium: David MacPherson, Department of Chemical Engineering
Monday, October 10 2011 at 4:00 PM
David MacPherson, research engineer in chemical engineering, presents the next Physics Colloquium on Monday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. His presentation, titled "Building Physics on Particle to Particle Interactions", takes place in the Physics-Engineering Building Room 209. According to MacPherson's abstract: "Our fundamental equations of physics are built on the existence of the complex continuum that ...
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Physics Colloquium: Kelvin Daniels, Holly Gates-Mayer, Tom Hicks, Environmental Health and Safety, UI
Monday, October 3 2011 at 4:00 PM
TITLE: "Physics Laboratory Safety" Abstract: Kelvin Daniels: "General Safety Concerns in the Physics Laboratory" Holly Gates-Mayer: "Laboratory Safety and Risk Assessment in the Physics Laboratory" Thomas Hicks: "Hazard Communication and Chemical Waste Disposal"
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Physics Colloquium: Thomas B. McCord, Bear Fight Institute, Winthrop, WA
Monday, September 26 2011 at 4:00 PM
TITLE: "The Dawn Deep Space Mission Explores Vesta: Early Results and Expectations" ABSTRACT: The Dawn Mission spacecraft to Vesta and Ceres, dwarf planets located in the asteroid belt, reached Vesta early this summer and began orbiting in late July. It is currently maneuvering from its higher survey orbit down to a high mapping orbit. Multispectral images and IR spectra have been returned so fa...
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Physics Colloquium: Tayler Schimel, Undergraduate Student, Department of Physics, UI
Monday, September 19 2011 at 4:00 PM
TITLE: "Synthesis and Characterization of Core-shell Nickel Nanoparticles" ABSTRACT: Structural and magnetic property changes of heat treated Nickel (Ni) and 5% Chromium-doped Nickel (5Cr-Ni) nanoparticle (NP) granular films were studied. These films were prepared by allowing the core-shell NPs to deposit on 8 mm × 8 mm silicon substrates using a nanocluster deposition system. The as-prepared Ni ...
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Physics Colloquium: Weilin Jiang, Fundamental and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboraty
Monday, September 12 2011 at 4:00 PM
TITLE: “Irradiation-Induced Defects and Their Processes in Single Crystals and Nanostructured Materials” ABSTRACT: Radiation effects in solid materials have been an active topic of research for many decades. Greater efforts are being made both in experiment and theory due to increasing demands for materials that are resistant or susceptive to ionizing and displacing radiation. Robust radiation-re...
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