A computer simulation of galactic formation. (Click on image for larger version.)

2006 - 2007 Colloquium Season Begins
Tom Abel to Speak on Galaxy Formation

by Kelen Tuttle

The 2006 - 2007 Colloquium Series begins this afternoon with Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology researcher Tom Abel's talk "Making Galaxies: One Star at a Time."

Abel will present the rich physics of the formation of the galaxy's first objects, and will explain how calculations using supercomputers aids this research. He will also discuss the formation of the earliest magnetic fields, the first super-massive black holes, and the first planets in the universe.

The talk will end with a discussion of the expanding computing infrastructure at SLAC and scientific visualization at the Kavli Building's Schwob Computing and Information Center. These resources are helping to answer fundamental questions about the beginning of structure in the universe.

The colloquium takes place at 4:15 p.m. today in Panofsky Auditorium. All are invited to attend. Learn more...

Civil Construction Begins

Civil construction for the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) officially began last week. Click here to view more images.

The topology of SLAC is changing. As of last week, LCLS civil construction moved out of the design and planning phase into the implementation phase as a team of earth moving and grading equipment began scraping down the overlook. The familiar lumps and hollows of the landscape are being transformed amid the dust and rumble of heavy machinery flattening a massive swath of land in preparation for the excavation spoils that will be removed as the tunnel is dug. SLAC has officially entered a new and exciting chapter in its history.

In the next few weeks tunneling will begin on the research yard side of the overlook hill. This activity can be observed from the comfort of your desk by logging on to the webcam mounted on building 121 specifically for this purpose (available here). Starting in October, the shape of the overlook hill will change noticeably as LCLS excavation proceeds. When excavation is complete, roughly 180,000 cubic yards of earth will have been removed and deposited at three sites. Two of the sites will be on the overlook, one to the north and one to the south of the LCLS beam path approximately 50 feet below and a third site that is just west of the PEP ring road near IR12. Read more...

LSST Holds Camera Workshop at SLAC

by Rachel Courtland

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)

Camera specialists from around the country will meet today and Tuesday to continue the development of the world's biggest digital camera. The 3 foot by 9 foot device will be the main instrument on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which is planned to start operations in 2012 in Northern Chile. The telescope will scan the entire night sky every three nights and will be used to study a range of astronomical phenomena from dark matter to near earth objects.

High energy physics community members with an interest in the LSST are invited to today's 9 a.m. session to hear how they might make a contribution. The agenda is available online.

Safety Firsts

by John Cornuelle

Most people at the lab say that they learn from seeing the number of injuries we have at SLAC every year. Yet there are a few non-SLAC examples that indicate that few people actually learn from daily accidents much more serious than those at SLAC. Can you name one?

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September 18: (4:15 p.m.)
SLAC Colloquium: Tom Abel & Galaxy Formation
September 18 - 19: (9:00 a.m.)
LSST Camera Conference
September 19: (12:30 p.m.)
Experimental Seminar: Recent Results from RHIC: An experimental overview

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Scientists Snap First Images of Brown Dwarf in Planetary System EurekAlert
A Chip That Can Transfer Data Using Laser Light NY Times

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A computer simulation of galactic formation. (Click on image for larger version.) 2006 - 2007 Colloquium Season Begins Tom Abel to Speak on Galaxy Formation by Kelen Tuttle The 2006 - 2007 Colloquium Series begins this afternoon with Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology researcher Tom Abel's talk "Making Galaxies: One Star at a Time." Abel will present the rich physics of the formation of the galaxy's first objects, and will explain how calculations using supercomputers aids this research. He will also discuss the formation of the earliest magnetic fields, the first super-massive black holes, and the first planets in the universe. The talk will end with a discussion of the expanding computing infrastructure at SLAC and scientific visualization at the Kavli Building's Schwob Computing and Information Center. These resources are helping to answer fundamental questions about the beginning of structure in the universe. The colloquium takes place at 4:15 p.m. today in Panofsky Auditorium. All are invited to attend. Learn more...

Civil Construction Begins Civil construction for the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) officially began last week. Click here to view more images. The topology of SLAC is changing. As of last week, LCLS civil construction moved out of the design and planning phase into the implementation phase as a team of earth moving and grading equipment began scraping down the overlook. The familiar lumps and hollows of the landscape are being transformed amid the dust and rumble of heavy machinery flattening a massive swath of land in preparation for the excavation spoils that will be removed as the tunnel is dug. SLAC has officially entered a new and exciting chapter in its history. In the next few weeks tunneling will begin on the research yard side of the overlook hill. This activity can be observed from the comfort of your desk by logging on to the webcam mounted on building 121 specifically for this purpose (available here). Starting in October, the shape of the overlook hill will change noticeably as LCLS excavation proceeds. When excavation is complete, roughly 180,000 cubic yards of earth will have been removed and deposited at three sites. Two of the sites will be on the overlook, one to the north and one to the south of the LCLS beam path approximately 50 feet below and a third site that is just west of the PEP ring road near IR12. Read more...	LSST Holds Camera Workshop at SLAC by Rachel Courtland The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) Camera specialists from around the country will meet today and Tuesday to continue the development of the world's biggest digital camera. The 3 foot by 9 foot device will be the main instrument on the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which is planned to start operations in 2012 in Northern Chile. The telescope will scan the entire night sky every three nights and will be used to study a range of astronomical phenomena from dark matter to near earth objects. High energy physics community members with an interest in the LSST are invited to today's 9 a.m. session to hear how they might make a contribution. The agenda is available online. Safety Firsts by John Cornuelle Most people at the lab say that they learn from seeing the number of injuries we have at SLAC every year. Yet there are a few non-SLAC examples that indicate that few people actually learn from daily accidents much more serious than those at SLAC. Can you name one?	Events (see all \| submit) September 18: (4:15 p.m.) SLAC Colloquium: Tom Abel & Galaxy Formation September 18 - 19: (9:00 a.m.) LSST Camera Conference September 19: (12:30 p.m.) Experimental Seminar: Recent Results from RHIC: An experimental overview Access (see all) Bldg 084 GLAST ISOC facility construction Bldg 084 Parking Spaces Closure Power Outages: Research Yard/SSRL Alpine Gate closed PEP Ring Road closed Gates 17 & 30 open 24-7 Research Yard bisected on Oct. 1 A&E ADA restroom renovation Announcements (see all \| submit) Lab Announcements New Publication: ESH Manual, Chapter 28, Incident Investigation New Publication: ESH Manual, Chapter 32, Polychlorinated Biphenyls Safety and Security Briefing Now Online Fall T&OD Staff Development Courses Course 139 - ES&H Self-Inspection Training - Available on the Web Call for Panofsky Fellowship Nominations Early Bird TechPort Registration Community Bulletin Board Upcoming Click Home Seminar at SLAC (pdf) Annual Theory vs Experiment Softball Game Sept. 24 Memorial Service to Honor Melvin Schwartz DOE Golf Challenge: Change to Schedule News(see all \| submit) Scientists Snap First Images of Brown Dwarf in Planetary System EurekAlert A Chip That Can Transfer Data Using Laser Light NY Times
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