Experimental Result |
Exploring Shell Structure at Limits of Nuclear Existence |
13 October 2009 |
Ritu Kanungo, TRIUMF contributing scientist, and an international team of physicists have revealed further evidence for a new doubly-magic nucleus at the limit of nuclear existence in neutron-rich isotope oxygen-24. |
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Awards & Honours |
D-Pace: a Canadian Innovation Leader |
08 October 2009 |
Last month, D-Pace was recognized as a Canadian Innovation Leader for its role in linking scientific research to commercialization, jobs, and economic growth within the commercial accelerator industry. |
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Experimental Result |
Canadian Milestone in Japan-based Experiment |
08 October 2009 |
The Canadian group associated with the Tokai-to-Kamioka neutrino experiment in Japan achieved a major milestone on October 6, 2009, with the installation of the first of two fine-grained detectors. |
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Awards & Honours |
Canadian-born Physicist Shares Nobel Prize |
06 October 2009 |
Canadian physicist Willard S. Boyle recieved a phone call early this morning with news that would change his life forever: his 1969 co-invention was being recognized by the Nobel Prize committee with a share of this year's Physics Prize. |
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Experimental Result |
Exploring Physics Beyond the Standard Model |
14 September 2009 |
TRIUMF welcomes the return of Dr. Stephen Godfrey, particle physics theorist and professor at Carleton University, who is at the lab on sabbatical to continue his exploration of physics beyond the Standard Model. |
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Workshops & Conferences |
TRIUMF Hosts LHCOPN Meeting |
03 September 2009 |
Earlier this week, the LHC Optical Private Network met at TRIUMF to discuss the operation, monitoring, and performance of the 10G network between CERN and the Tier 1 Data Centres. |
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Experimental Result |
On the Cutting-Edge of Alzheimer's Research |
26 August 2009 |
The TRIUMF and UBC PET group is lending its expertise to a ground-breaking study of Alzheimer's disease, the results of which could significantly advance the study and management of the disease. |
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Awards & Honours |
Students Shine at TRIUMF Summer Symposium |
14 August 2009 |
This year, 16 bright young summer students took part in the 9th Annual TRIUMF Summer Student Symposium where each gave presentations on the research they conducted at the lab this summer. |
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Student Stories |
Dylon's Corner: Where Physics & Medicine Collide |
14 August 2009 |
I spent my final week at the lab exploring TRIUMF's nuclear medicine program. I learned about the TR-13 cyclotron, radioisotopes, and the PET Scanner at the UBC Hospital. |
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Student Stories |
Dylon's Corner: One Eclectic Week |
07 August 2009 |
My fifth week at TRIUMF has come to an end, and what an insightful week it was. I learned how research, mechanical work, and public relations all come together to make TRIUMF the great place it is. |
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