The Physics Department Spring Seminar Series 2006

Date
Title
Speaker
Abstract
Feb 10 Modern Computational Physics: Massively Parallel and Distributed Computing Mr. Justin Stimatze
Department of Physics
CSU Chico
abstract
Feb 17 Fast Neutron Reactors: The Ultimate Free Lunch? Dr. Michael McGie
Professor of Physics (emeritus)
CSU Chico
abstract
Feb 24 Identifying Threatening Radioactive Material Crossing Our Borders Mr. Thomas Gosnell
Radiation Physicist
Lawrence Livermore Lab
abstract
Mar 3 Non-Newtonian Fluids: The Cornstarch Project Mr. Andrew Fisher
Physics Major
CSU Chico
abstract
Mar 10 Techniques in Optical Testing and Alignment Mr. Titus Roff
Metrology Engineer
Tinsley Laboratories
abstract
Mar 24 Locality and Relativity Dr. Zanja Yudell
Professor of Philosophy
CSU Chico
abstract
Mar 31 Fusion Energy, Plasma Turbulence, and a Shifting Scientific Landscape Dr. Edmund Synakowski
APS/DPP Distinguished Lecturer
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
abstract
Apr 7 The History and Implications of Brownian Motion Mr. Daniel Bowen
Physics Major
CSU Chico
abstract
Apr 14 Chaotic Motion of a Pendulum Mr. Jeremiah Ruesch
Physics Major
CSU Chico
abstract
Apr 21 Dynamic Interferometers: Turning Ideas into Products Dr. James Millerd
2006 Outstanding Alumnus
Chief Technology Officer
4D Technologies
abstract
Apr 28 Control Systems and Stability Mr. Jacob Baker
Physics Major
CSU Chico
abstract
May 5 Electrification of Thunderclouds Mr. Ryan Morrison
Physics Major
CSU Chico
abstract
May 12 Particle Based Bernoulli Fluid Simulator Mr. James Weisner
Computer Science Major
CSU Chico
abstract