Physics

Everyday use of a mathematical concept The concept of probability is not alien to even the least mathematically versed among us: even those who do not remember the basic math they had in primary…

Well, it is now official, so I thought I would let my blog know about it too: I am honored to announce that I was chosen to serve in the CMS Statistics Committee. Along with eight highly…

Mathematical functions are all around us. We may not realize it but they are there! Check it out on the pictures below.A blade of light, selected by the venetian blinds of my living room window,…

Most of us like to be in control: of what happens around us, of our own feelings, of our actions, of the actions and well-being of our beloved ones. Being in control means feeling secure,…

"17.35 Shot setup begins.18.07 Loading final protons.18.20 Loading pbars.18.48 Preparing to ramp.18.50 Ramping.18.52 Jacking.18.53 Squeezing.18.56 Initiating collisions.18.57 Ramping." (From Fermilab…

The question of what will the next discovery at Fermilab be was asked in the thread of a recent article, and I initially answered it there, but then thought that expanding my answer makes excellent…

I am spending my time in the CDF Control Room this week (seven days, from 4PM to midnight), as a Scientific Coordinator. My job is to work with my crew to ensure that the experiment collects good…

I was notified today that within three weeks I am due to write a proceedings article for the "Physics in Collision" conference I attended in Kobe two weeks ago. The task is not too stimulating for me…

In order to be able to perform unescorted access to areas where ionizing radiations are present, and to work with and use radioactive materials, workers at Fermilab have to pass a specific training…

"There is, in my opinion, no doubt that by the time we are ready to announce the discovery of the Higgs boson, the whole world will know it". James Gillies, Head of Communications at CERN,…