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Fermilab building named for renowned scientist, Dr. Helen Edwards
President Biden recently signed a bicameral resolution that changes the name of Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center to the Helen Edwards Engineering Center. The building’s new name honors the late Dr. Helen Edwards, a renowned particle physicist at Fermilab.
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Will physics ever prove that gravitons are real?
Don Lincoln discusses the possible existence of a theoretical particle known as the graviton. Although no experimental evidence for gravitons exists, they are a respectable concept in the world of professional physicists.
800-mile-long ‘DUNE’ experiment could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe
A study published in the Journal of High Energy Physics proposes that the enigmatic behavior of neutrinos could be explained if there exist extra spatial dimensions on the scale of micrometers and the familiar three dimensions of space. The theory of large extra dimensions offers a potential explanation for the origin of the tiny neutrino masses not covered int he Standard Model of Physics.
QICK Box Revolutionizes Quantum Computing with Customizable Control System
Fermilab scientists hope to harness the powers of quantum computers to solve unprecedented problems. Central to this goal is the ability to communicate between the quantum and classical computing worlds.
The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024
This year there were many major advances in our understanding of the Universe, including in the areas of particle physics and astrophysics. Included in this line-up are stories from DESI, LHC, The James Webb Space Telescope and more.
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