The week in physics: Janus rods; The Falklands Coriolis myth; Early-Earth volatiles

Wide of the mark by 100 yards: Textbooks and the Falklands Coriolis myth Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 31 JANUARY–4 FEBRUARY Advertisement New AR amplifier designed for EMC applications The new 75S1G6C achieves at a minimum 75 W CW, from 1 - 6 GHz. The 75S1G6C, when combined with a U series amplifier, forms a unique two amplifier solution covering 10 kHz - 6 GHz, a testing range typically requiring three to four amplifiers. Learn more. Krypton isotopes tell the early story of Earth's life-giving elements Since its infancy, our planet has accumulated volatiles from more than one source. Johanna L. Miller Wide of the mark by 100 yards: Textbooks and the Falklands Coriolis myth A journey into primary sources debunks a commonly told story about the Coriolis effect. Christopher M. Graney Webinar Live Webinar: Deterministic single-photon sources for photonic quantum technology Photonics offers a scalable approach to the most daring quantum applications: quantum computers or the quantum internet. The webinar describes deterministic photon source for the generation of high-quality single-photon and multi-photon entanglement and the roadmap to applications. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: December 1978 Magnetism in one dimension Crystals whose magnetic ions are arranged in separated chains have magnetic properties that indicate nearly ideal one‐dimensional rather than three‐dimensional behavior. Robert J. Birgeneau and Gen Shirane National Science Board evaluates the state of US science Noting the nation's shrinking lead in various indicators of R&D performance, the panel encourages the US to strengthen international collaborations and increase investments in STEM education. Andrea Peterson Advertisement HiCube® Eco Turbopump Stations The proven HiCube Eco plug-and-play compact, dry vacuum turbopump stations from Pfeiffer Vacuum are now available with a range of pumping options. Starting at $5,100, HiCube Eco can be configured with a choice of turbopumps, dry diaphragm pumps and now with scroll pumps to meet your HV and UHV needs. Learn more. Simulating the dynamics of Janus rods The rods' orientation and diffusion along a liquid–liquid interface depend strongly on their aspect ratio. R. Mark Wilson Behind the Cover: February 2022 A satellite image of a Patagonian ice field represents the ability to study the water cycle from space. Charles Day Webinar Live Webinar: Extreme sensitivity charge detection with lasers Although laser-induced avalanche breakdown of air was observed soon after the first demonstration of the laser, its ability to drive exponential charge growth has only recently been harnessed as an ultra-sensitive charge detection technique. I will describe our work making this possible. Register now. FROM THE FEBRUARY MAGAZINE Water makes its mark on GPS signals In addition to being a navigation tool, GPS signals are helping scientists observe Earth's hydrologic cycle. Clara Chew Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Center of Complex Flows and Soft Matter Research  |  South University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) > Faculty Positions in the Department of Physics  |  South University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) > Launch Your Quantum Computing Career With or Without Prior Experience  |  Alibaba Quantum Laboratory > Research Scientist (Quantum Materials)  |  Toyota Research Institute of NA Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Publication" enhancement 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 © 2022 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us