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On the Cover:
Visualization of a star-forming region of the early universe.
Simulations and images: Matthew Turk, Tom
Abel, KIPAC; Brian O'Shea, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michael L.
Norman, University of California, San Diego; Greg Bryan, Columbia University.
Image software: VisIt, Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory
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Illustrations: Sandbox Studio
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| From the Editor |
Commentary: Robin
Staffin
Getting the most from particle physics research requires planning far ahead. The "P5"
panel is charged with analyzing the flagship US experiments. |
Signal to Background
A theater play; holiday excitement; computer tree; retiring a car;
avoiding spilled milk; where particle physicists study; letters |
Science: A Richer Experience of Life
Michael Salamon brings an outward vision to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. |
The Secret Lives of Stars
To reveal details of the births and deaths of stars, cosmologists watch their lives through computer simulations. |
Niobium
More than 500 tons of niobium would go into building ILC acceleration structures. What's so special about this material? |
Super-fast Super-sensitive Detectors
Experimenters around the world are studying various design options for a detector at
the proposed International Linear Collider. |
Gallery: Bathsheba Grossman
"It's so simple anyone can understand it, and yet you can stare at it for hours and still have no idea what is really going on."
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Deconstruction: Around the World
Travel is part of the life and work of particle physicists. symmetry tracks some
of their trips. |
Essay: Gary Johnstone
"How does a filmmaker write a film about science geniuses? How do you get actors to play physicists? As we Brits like to say, 'Blimey!'" |
Logbook: J/Ψ particle
A sharp peak in the number of quark-composed particles observed in 1974 was evidence of the J/Ψ particle. |
60 Seconds: Superconductors
Superconductors are remarkable materials that conduct electricity without resistance when cooled to low temperatures. |
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