8.711 Nuclear Physics
Spring 2017
The Sun as imaged via detection of neutrinos by the Super-Kamiokande experiment in 4504 days of data taking. Note that the size of the Sun is much smaller than the spread of the image. The angular resolution of the Super-Kamiokande detector is about 25 deg., which is determined by multiple Coulomb scattering of recoil electrons resulting from the interaction of solar neutrinos.
Instructors: Richard G Milner, Stephen G Steadman
TA: Daniel Robert Abercrombie
Lecture: TR2-3.30 (26-414)
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Information on reactor tour
Hi Professor Milner,With the tour date approaching, I just wanted to send you the information I’ll need from everyone in advance.
At least 24 hours before the start of the tour I'll need the
full name and MIT ID# for each participant. Due to our security
requirements, anyone whose information I do not receive at least 24
hours in advance will not be able to go on the tour.
Additional important things to note:
-Everyone must bring their MIT ID, this will be checked upon
arrival. Anyone without their MIT ID will not be able to go on the
tour.
-Everyone must wear closed toed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops) in
order to be allowed on the tour. It is also recommended that
participants do not wear high heels and that any shorts or skirts
be at least knee length, though this is not a requirement. Please
keep in mind that we are a light industrial facility and safety is
a priority.
-Cameras, mobile phones, bags, backpacks, coats, food, drink, and
chewing gum are not allowed on the tour. There is a designated area
that everyone will be able to leave their belongings in for the
duration of the tour.
-There are two sets of stairs (with handrails) participants will
need to walk up and down at different points during the tour.
Please notify me at least 24 hours in advance if anyone in your
group has issues with mobility that would prevent them from being
able to walk up or down a flight of stairs so that we are able to
accommodate them.
I’ve attached an optional spreadsheet you can use to fill out
everyone’s information on and send back to me. Just the full name
and MIT ID# columns need to be filled out.
We’re located at 138 Albany Street on the first floor of the
building; you’ll want to ring the white doorbell at the front
entrance to be let in. Please let me know if you have any
questions!
--
Taylor Tracy
Administrative Assistant
MIT NRL - NW12
617-253-4211
Announced on 26 April 2017 11:31 a.m. by Richard G Milner
Textbook availabilty
The MIT Coop expects to have the textbook "Foundations of Nuclear and Particle Physics" in stock by February 17.Announced on 02 February 2017 8:40 a.m. by Richard G Milner
