The week in physics: Oppenheimer's science; Grad school advisers

Oppenheimer's science beyond the Manhattan Project Forward this email View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 31 JULY–4 AUGUST Advertisement KNF LeakTight Pumps Get the added safety of a backup system when handling hazardous and/or expensive gases and vapors. KNF LeakTight pumps offer ultra-low leak rates of < 6 × 10–6 mbar L/sec and a safety back-up diaphragm, plus safeguards against intrusion contamination. Flow rates from 15–290 L/min. Options include explosion-proof motors and material choices. Learn more. Oppenheimer's science beyond the Manhattan Project The theoretical physicist made crucial contributions to quantum theory in the years before he became Los Alamos director. Mark Paris Behind the Cover: August 2023 "Unseen quantum technology will benefit people, and people are working and collaborating on making it happen." Alex Lopatka Live webinar Webinar—Multiphysics Software for Optics Simulation In this webinar, you will get an overview of what is possible when using multiphysics software for optics simulation and an introduction to the practical implementation of a ray-optics simulation project. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: May 2013 Chaos at fifty In 1963 an MIT meteorologist revealed deterministic predictability to be an illusion and gave birth to a field that still thrives. Adilson E. Motter and David K. Campbell The intricacies of graduate adviser selection The various pairing procedures at institutions in the US and abroad present advantages and drawbacks for students and supervisors. Sarah Wild You might have missed Bringing JWST images to life An astronomer and image colorization expert explains how the IR telescope's raw filter data yield the captivating images that are released to the public. Jennifer Sieben Advertisement Meet the New FYI Science Policy News From budget and legislation tracking to interactive data visualizations, FYI puts valuable insights at your fingertips, helping you make informed decisions and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of science policy. Visit the new FYI website today. FROM THE AUGUST MAGAZINE Advances in solar telescopes Even as our understanding of the Sun has grown, many fundamental questions remain—some of which have big implications for life on Earth. Holly Gilbert Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe Accelerating career connections worldwide for over 75 years BROWSE ALL JOBS POST A JOB CREATE JOB ALERTS FEATURED JOBS Senior Design Physicist Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Livermore, CA) View Job Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) View Job Quantum Information Technologist University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Physics (Madison, WI) View Job PhD and Postdoc Positions - Multiple Transport in Nanostructured Functional Materials University of Bayreuth (Bayreuth, Germany) View Job Tenure-Line Professor of Physics Lewis & Clark College (Portland, OR) View Job Boston College Open Faculty Position in Physics and Materials Science Boston College Physics (Chestnut Hill, MA) View Job Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2023 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us