physics & astronomy
Explaining the Global Warming Theory
Dr. Joseph P. Straley University of Kentucky Explaining the implications of science to contemporary public issues is an important part of our job. As an example I will give an introduction to the global warming issue.
Upward Curve: UK's Physics and Astronomy Faculty
Rotation Fascination: Keh-Fei Liu
Traveling Light: Gary Ferland
50th Anniversary of UK's Particle Accelerator
Celebrating its 50th anniversary on UK’s campus, the Accelerator Lab is the giant cylinder in front of the Chem/Phys Building. Mysterious to many visitors to campus, and affectionately but incorrectly referred to as the “Atom Smasher” by others, it houses a 7-million-volt small particle accelerator used by the Physics Department for various experiments, such as studying the form and shapes of stable nuclei.
Marcus T. McEllistrem, the man that helped bring the accelerator to campus reflects back on some of its history.
Making Waves in the Milky Way with Susan Gardner
From childhood, Susan Gardner has had an interest in how the world works, developing a sense of curiosity that would later fuel her work and inspire her research.
UK Awarded $1.9 Million to Improve Retention of STEM Majors
Howard Hughes Medical Institute funds five-year project to promote student achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in collaboration with BCTC
Quantum Mechanics and the Geometry of Spacetime
Juan Maldacena Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton