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05/01/11

Shedding light

Light sources are the ultimate killer apps for particle physics technology. Their brilliant X-rays illuminate every aspect of the material world, from the inner workings of cells to the intricate dance of the electrons that create chemical bonds.

05/01/11

John Galayda: Adventures of a light-source bum

I got involved in particle accelerators as a graduate student because I wanted to work in an area that had the potential to have a positive impact on people’s lives in 10 to 20 years.

05/01/11

Not for the faint of heart

Winter in northern Vermont is not for wimps. It has been an equally tough season for basic science, including particle physics.