Update on MARCO Solenoid Magnet Design for Electron-Ion Collider User Group Meeting 2023
Valerio Calvelli from CEA Paris-Saclay presented the status of the MARCO Solenoid magnet for the Electron-Ion Collider User Group Meeting 2023. The presentation covered an overview of the detector solenoid, magnet specifications, design status, cold mass details, and interaction length limits, provi
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Understanding CS 394B: Blockchain Systems and Distributed Consensus
This course, led by Assistant Professor Marco Canini, delves into the technical aspects of blockchain technologies, distributed consensus, and secure software engineering. Students will engage in flipped classroom-style classes and paper presentations, critiquing research papers, defending research
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European Exploration of Asia: Uncovering New Worlds
New knowledge and ideas spurred Europeans to explore overseas, leading to the Age of Discovery. Inspired by Marco Polo's travels and the Renaissance, European explorers sought wealth, trade, and power in Asia. The emergence of powerful nations like Spain, Portugal, and England fueled this era of exp
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Production in Collisions at 8-16 TeV: Analysis Overview
Detailed analysis overview of the production in collisions at 8-16 TeV incorporating contributions from Pavel Larionov (ITSsa), Paula Matuoka (TPC), Silvia Pisano (TPC), and Marco Toppi (TOF). The analysis involves the comparison of spectra data to previous datasets, emphasizing the importance of un
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The Age of Exploration: Motivations, Discoveries, and Key Figures
The Age of Exploration marked a period when European explorers sought new trade routes to Asia, motivated by factors like spreading Christianity, seeking fame and glory, and acquiring wealth. Key figures such as Marco Polo, Zheng He, and Christopher Columbus led expeditions that reshaped world histo
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Challenges and Triumphs of European Trade in the Fourteenth Century
Despite the revitalization of European trade due to the Crusades, emerging nation-states faced obstacles to sustainable growth in the fourteenth century. The era was marked by tensions within monarchies, vulnerability of economic institutions to crises like the Bubonic Plague, and conflicts such as
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The War of Resistance 1937-45: Lecture Recap on Key Events
Dr. Howard Chiang's lecture discusses pivotal events during the War of Resistance in China, such as the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, Nanjing Massacre, formation of the Second United Front, and the role of Chinese Communism. The lecture explores the brutality of the Nanjing Massacre and the collaborat
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Advanced Techniques in Online and Bandit Algorithms Beyond Norms
Delve into the realm of online and bandit algorithms beyond traditional norms as discussed by Sahil Singla from Georgia Tech in collaboration with Thomas Kesselheim and Marco Molinaro. The presentation explores the design and optimization of algorithms for online settings, shedding light on load bal
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Project MARCO POLO - Enhancing International Cooperation in Higher Education
The MARCO POLO project, funded by the European Commission, focuses on improving international cooperation capacities in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The project aims to modernize International Relations Offices and enhance teaching, learning, and research
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Detector Safety System (DDSS) for TPC Electronics and Connections to Slow Controls
The Detector Safety System (DDSS) for TPC Electronics involves multiple protection levels including slow controls, PLC-based systems, and fuses/diodes to ensure detector safety. It's crucial to consider these aspects during the design phase as modifications post-design are challenging. The system, d
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The Second Sino-Japanese War and the Marco Polo Bridge Incident
The Second Sino-Japanese War, a conflict between Japan and China, and the Chinese Civil War between Communists and Nationalists are detailed. The invasion of Manchuria by Japan, Japan's establishment of Manchukuo, and the Marco Polo Bridge Incident are key events discussed. Tensions rise as Japan de
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Progress Update on Phase-2 CMS Pixel R&D Activities in Italy by Marco Meschini
Marco Meschini presents updates on Phase-2 CMS Pixel R&D activities in Italy. Updates include sensor production, wafer batches funded, thinning processes, bump bonding technologies, and irradiation campaigns. The meeting discusses wafer specifications, Epi wafer procurement challenges, and productio
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