The week in physics: 5-9 April

Glashow resonance; Ancient lightning; Bird breathing. Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 5–9 APRIL Advertisement High-Accuracy Wavelength Meters Bristol Instruments offers a family of wavelength meters that provide accurate information for scientists and engineers who need to know the exact wavelength of their laser. Wavelength can be measured to an accuracy as high as ± 0.0001 nm. Systems are available for CW and pulsed lasers that operate at wavelengths from 375 nm to 12 µm. Physicists gathered virtually for APS March Meeting The largest physics conference in the world went virtual in 2021, to a mixed but generally favorable reception. Paul Guinnessy Ancient lightning may have provided the phosphorus necessary for life On early Earth, lightning strikes created glassy rocks that hosted abundant soluble minerals, which were rich in phosphorus, a vital ingredient in biomolecules. Rachel Berkowitz FROM THE VAULT: September 1982 Solving physics problems—how do we do it? Inquiry into students' misconceptions about nature and into the interior processes of learning can help physicists teach problem‐solving to others. Robert G. Fuller New concepts for hydrogen fueling stations take form Two companies on opposite coasts offer solutions to the "chicken and egg" problem holding back the widespread adoption of fuel-cell vehicles. David Kramer Advertisement Attend COMSOL Day: Microsystems on April 22 Join fellow engineers and simulation specialists to learn about using multiphysics simulation in applications that involve microsystem devices. This free, 1-day event will feature topics on modeling MEMS-based sensors and actuators, as well as optic, microacoustic, and piezoelectric devices. View the program and register for free today! The elusive Glashow resonance was observed deep within Antarctic ice The confidence level of the detection of 2.3 standard deviations encourages researchers in their quest to probe the cosmic origins of neutrinos. Alex Lopatka Breathing at high Reynolds number Loops in birds' airways send one-way flow through their lungs. Christine Middleton Webinar Illuminating Batteries, Semiconductors and 2D Materials with Correlative Raman Microscopy The power of confocal 3D Raman microscopy and correlative Raman-AFM and Raman-SEM imaging for advanced analysis will be illustrated in the contexts of energy storage devices, semiconductors and 2D materials. Register now. FROM THE APRIL MAGAZINE Einsteinium chemistry captured The creation of a rare molecule offers a peek at how heavy atoms interact with other elements. Johanna L. Miller Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Faculty position in theoretical quantum physics  |  Wilczek Quantum Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University > High School Physics Teacher  |  Scheck Hillel Community School Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Featured Job Listing: Physics Today 'The Week in Physics' e-newsletter" upgrade to easily showcase your job to 66 000 physicists and engineers. Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2021 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us