This chapter covers essential vocabulary and concepts related to waves, light, and sound, including amplitude, crest, diffraction, Doppler effect, electromagnetic wave, frequency, interference, longitudinal wave, mechanical wave, medium, photon, pitch, reflection, refraction, sound wave, standing wa

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Technologies and advancements in pixel detector development for photon science applications are showcased in this content. Topics discussed include balancing gain and dynamic range in hybrid pixel detectors, performance assessments of integrating pixel detectors, and strategies for photon detection

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Explore various physics problems involving linear kinematics, 2-dimensional motion, dynamics, laser energy, and more. Learn how to calculate velocities, distances, forces, energies, and photon properties in different scenarios.

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Explore nuclear structure using resonant photon scattering at the FRIB-TA Workshop. The High Intensity Gamma-ray Source facility enables research on photonuclear reactions, spin and parity determinations, and selective investigation of nuclear states. Learn about the technique's potential impact on

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Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, proposed by German scientist Werner Heisenberg in 1927, states the impossibility of simultaneously and accurately determining the position and momentum of microscopic particles like electrons. This principle challenges classical concepts of definite position and m

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Research at the University of South Dakota under the collaboration PIRE-GEMADARC focuses on developing advanced germanium detectors with low energy thresholds for detecting low mass dark photons. The study aims to optimize event detection using new Ge detectors with internal charge amplification. Th

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Exploring the quantum nature of electromagnetic oscillations through concepts such as wave-particle duality, quantum harmonic oscillators, photon-number states, coherent light, and squeezed light. Delve into non-classical states, vacuum states, potential wells, and more in the fascinating world of q

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Laser technology operates on the principles of monochromatic, coherent, and directional light emission, making it distinct from ordinary light sources. This training covers the fundamental aspects of laser operation, contrasting it with incandescent light, and delves into the common components found

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique focusing on metabolic differences in the body. By using positron-emitting radioisotopes, PET can detect how molecules are taken up by healthy and cancerous cells, aiding in accurate tumor localization with lower doses. The evolution o

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The University of Michigan, under the guidance of Dr. Sara A. Pozzi, conducts cutting-edge fission experiments leveraging organic scintillation detectors. These detectors offer advantages such as nanosecond-scale response times, energy proportionality, and scalability. The experiments focus on impro

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Research collaboration aimed to enhance locoregional tumor control and reduce distant failure by combining charged particles irradiation and anticancer drug Epothilone B in cultured human tumor cells from Milano and Roma. The study explores the impact on clonogenic survival, growth curves, and deter

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