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The Viscous Criterion
Two scientists at the General Motors Research Laboratories have developed a way to predict the probability and severity of impact injuries in the body's soft tissues, including the heart, liver, and the central nervous system. It is an essential step in designing safety systems to reduce such injuries.
Articles
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
A new generation of experiments shows that spontaneous radiation from excited atoms can be greatly suppressed or enhanced by placing the atoms between mirrors or in cavities.
Using Computers in Teaching Physics
Computers can revolutionize not only the way we teach physics but also what physics we teach.
The Site Contest for Fermilab
More than 20 years ago 46 states fought to become the home of the largest particle accelerator of the era, the 200‐BeV machine. The AEC decision has been haunted by political questions ever since.