US high-energy physics faces budget challenges despite the need for support to remain competitive. John Power from Argonne National Laboratory discusses the importance of funding for core research and accelerator science. The GARD program in the Department of Energy Office of High Energy Physics pro

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Nanoparticle-enhanced photosensors are being developed by Steve Magill at Argonne National Laboratory for UV light detection, utilizing quantum confinement to enhance electronic and optical properties. Quantum confinement creates discrete energy levels in nanoparticles smaller than the electron wave

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Utilizing stratigraphic cores from delta sediments to investigate peat, mud, and soil sequences for paleoenvironment determination, peat formation processes, depositional mechanisms, carbon dating, and elevation changes. Sampling locations, such as the Mississippi and Rhine-Meuse deltas, offer tecto

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AFLEET is a tool developed by Argonne National Laboratory to analyze the emissions and costs of alternative fuel vehicles. It provides insights into the benefits of using different fuel technologies and helps in decision-making for vehicle fleet management. The tool includes calculations for emissio

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Explore the history of air pollution from the 1930s to 1960s, including key episodes in London, Meuse Valley, and other cities. Learn about the effects of air pollutants, regulatory actions taken, and the evolution of environmental awareness. Discover how industrial activities and population growth

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Explore the ABMC Blue Book's detailed maps and chronology of the Meuse-Argonne region. Dive into a visual journey showcasing historical events and locations of significance during that period. Witness the unfolding of history through a collection of informative slides.

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The Meuse Valley disaster in Belgium in 1930 and the Donora incident in Pennsylvania in 1948 were two significant episodes of air pollution disasters caused by industrial activities. These events led to multiple casualties and serious health effects due to toxic smog containing pollutants like SO2.

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Analog building blocks using XFAB SOI technology with adjustable feedback capacitors, slow and fast shapers, simulation results, linearity up to 8.36 pC, discriminator efficiency, and Monte Carlo analysis. Issues regarding noise contributions and feedback capacitance are also discussed. Presented at

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DOE Order 142.3A outlines the program for unclassified foreign national access to DOE sites, specifying approval processes and tracking systems like FACTS. Visits and assignments are differentiated, and foreign nationals are categorized into non-sensitive, sensitive, and State Sponsors of Terrorism

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Cutting-edge advancements in X-ray science are showcased through the development of 3D-ASICS technology for detectors at the Advanced Photon Source in Argonne National Laboratory. With a diverse user community spanning various scientific disciplines, the need for enhanced detector capabilities is im

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The DHCAL Project, led by Jos Repond and the Argonne National Laboratory in collaboration with CALICE, made significant progress with the completion of 38 layers and 350,208 readout channels. Test beam campaigns were conducted with notable events and configurations. The upcoming test beam will invol

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