[sotd] April 23, 2003 [Stanford Linear Accelerator]
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- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 10:13:23 -0300
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Virtual Visitor Center
Today's outstanding website from Stanford University offers the
non-scientist a lucid presentation of the abstruse world of high energy
physics and subatomic particle accelerators. Gentle Members need not be
dismayed by the esoteric nature of the topic because the site woos its
visitors with a demystifying approach, using colorful icons and
straightforward language. The physics challenged will be delightfully
surprised.
"The Virtual Visitor Center website is intended for the general public . .
. Anyone with an interest in the science we study at Stanford Linear
Accelerator Center and the tools we use in that study is invited to explore
this web site. Use the icons . . . to enter the main sections, search for a
topic of interest, look at the table of contents, take a photo tour, or
review the navigation tips." - from the website
The site provides information and diagrams on how linear accelerators and
particle beam detectors work and how these aspects of theoretical physics
have been applied for medical, biological and industrial uses. An
historical overview of noteworthy events, with photos, in the construction
of Stanford's linear accelerator as well as information on the Nobel
prize-winning work carried out there are featured. The indispensable
hot-linked glossary offers instant clarification of technical terms.
Beam over to the website for an enlightening exploration of particle
accelerators at:
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/home.html
A.M. Holm
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