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Time, Entropy and Faith Connected

By Justin Ritter
October 13, 2010 12:20 PM
Science does not contradict religious doctrines like the creation and the fall of man—in fact, it can be used to explain them, a prominent astronomy philanthropist said at Brigham Young University’s annual Summerhays Lecture.
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Did Ancient Greeks See Halley’s Comet?

By Justin Ritter
September 22, 2010 01:03 PM
In 466 B.C., shooting stars fell over ancient Greece, a meteorite hit the ground in broad daylight and a comet appeared in the sky. After extensive research, two BYU professors now say it could have been the famous Halley’s comet.
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Acoustics Student Wins at Conference

By Meghan Fletcher
August 23, 2010 12:09 PM
In October of last year, senior physics major Julia Vernon was experimenting with the auditory risks of chemistry explosions. Upon encouragement from her professor, Dr. Kent Gee, and with his help and that of Dr. Jeffrey Macedone, of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Vernon wrote an abstract on their findings for the Acoustical Society of America (ASA).
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Chem/Physics Professors Collaborate, Maximizing Research and Enjoyment

By Katie Pitts
July 29, 2010 12:49 PM
Though scientific research is a serious thing, full of deadlines, proposals, and intricate experiments, it can be fun as well. This has been true of Paul Farnsworth and Ross Spencer’s collaboration on the flow of plasma ions into a mass spectrometer, through which the two professors have developed a great friendship.
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So Long Silicon—Physics Professors Develop New MEMS Process

By Katie Pitts
July 07, 2010 12:45 PM
Silicon’s status as the sole material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) is quickly being threatened by a team of students. Working with Robert Davis and Richard Vanfleet, faculty members in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the team is discovering and publishing new methods for constructing these tiny machines.
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Making Noise: Top Quality Acoustics Research at BYU

By Katie Pitts
May 24, 2010 12:43 PM
Spy planes, rockets, exploding balloons, fighter jets, Gatling guns, horns, and gongs. The Acoustics Research Group (ARG) at BYU has all the elements of a Hollywood blockbuster — only better, because it is all real.
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Acoustics Research Group Applies Findings to Computers

By Katie Pitts
March 08, 2010 12:41 PM
Cooling fans are vital to keep computers functioning — but who wouldn’t love to get rid of the noise? Scott Sommerfeldt, dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, has found both enjoyment and success in researching the applications of active noise control to this area of computer technology.
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Professor Hopes to Advance Technology with Electron Manipulation

By Natalie Rice
March 08, 2010 12:40 PM
Have you ever tried to move a small magnet around a bigger one? Or tried to pull a magnet off a larger one? The struggles you experience are caused by magnetic forces, whose powers are also manifested in electron spins.
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BYU Undergrads Win Top National Awards for Research

By CPMS News
November 01, 2009 12:51 PM
Two BYU undergraduate students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy were recognized at national and international conferences this summer for their superb physics research.
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BYU Physics Professor Receives Prestigious NSF Award

By Steve Pierce
August 01, 2009 12:57 PM
Gus Hart, a professor of physics in BYU’s College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, was recently named an American Competitiveness and Innovation (ACI) Fellow. The National Science Foundation (NSF) presents the prestigious award on an annual basis.
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BYU Student Honored at American Astronomical Society Meeting

By BYU News
February 01, 2009 12:54 PM
Brigham Young University graduate student Tabitha Bush won the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award at the American Astronomical Society meetings held Jan. 4-8, 2009.
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