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GIMS Colloquium: CCD Cameras for Dark Energy Searches Stephen Holland, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Javier Tiffenberg, Fermilab American Physical Society, Group on Instrumentation and Measurement Science (APS-GIMS) Online colloquium Friday, March 12, 2021, 3-4 pm Eastern time Meeting Link Holland abstract: The development of fully depleted charge-coupled devices (CCDs) for scientific applications will be described in this presentation. The CCDs are fabricated on high-resistivity, float-zone refined silicon that allows for large depletion regions ranging from about 250 microns for astronomy applications up to the standard 150 mm wafer thickness ...

APS has released a new   report   that provides recommendations to strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, including building research capacity among emerging research institutions (ERIs), establishing a clear path for international talent to study and work in the US, confronting hostile work environments, and addressing the shortage of qualified STEM teachers. Titled “Building America’s STEM Workforce: Eliminating Barriers and Unlocking Advantages,” the report examines both domestic and international challenges and opportunities. It synthesizes a range of public data and reports—complemented with surveys of physics department chairs and APS ...

Hello and welcome to your new unit website! APS has been hard at work revamping your current unit site and is excited to introduce your new online unit community — a member benefit powered by   APS Engage . In keeping in line with   APS’s strategic plan , this new site will not only serve our members, but will also serve the greater physics community as well. It will allow you to interact with other unit members beyond in-person meetings, share and discuss content relevant to your field of study and interests, and create a shared repository of useful resources. The site features: a community discussion board a unit community library a unit ...

Stay tuned for the GIMS Monthly Seminar Series, hosted every 2nd Friday of each month!  Fri, Oct 9 2020 3:00 PM ET First half: “Synchrotron Infrared Nano Spectroscopy”  Mike Martin, Senior Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Second half: “Modern History of Nondestructive Nanoscale Exploration of Liquid Environments and Solid-Liquid Interfaces with Infrared Nanospectroscopy”  Jonathan Larson, Postdoctoral Scholar, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Fri, Nov 13 2020 3:00 PM ET First half: “Cherenkov Radiation Techniques for High-Energy, Gamma-ray Spectroscopy Applications at the Omega Laser and National Ignition Facilities” ...

November 13, 2020 (3 pm Eastern/2 pm Central/1 pm Mountain/Noon Pacific time) This month’s GIMS colloquium will introduce us to gamma-ray spectroscopy from fast and violent events! As is our practice, the first half-hour will feature an introduction by a senior researcher, and the second half-hour will highlight work by a newer researcher. Instruction on how to join the webinar is provided below. (The first half hour) Title: “Cherenkov Radiation Techniques for High-Energy, Gamma-ray Spectroscopy Applications at the Omega Laser and National Ignition Facilities” Speaker: Hans Herrmann, Los Alamos National Laboratory (2019 APS GIMS Fellow) (The second half ...

Inaugural Seminar of GIMS Monthly Seminar Series October 9, 2020 (2pm Central Time, 3pm Eastern Time) GIMS launches monthly seminar series to be held 2nd Friday of each month. Each seminar will host two half-hour talks. (First half hour)  Title: Synchrotron Infrared Nano Spectroscopy Speaker: Mike Martin, Senior Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (Second half hour) Title: Modern History of Nondestructive Nanoscale Exploration of Liquid Environments and Solid-Liquid Interfaces with Infrared Nanospectroscopy Speaker: Jonathan Larson, Postdoctoral Scholar, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory