Beta Decay - A Physics Garden of Earthly Delights
Offered By: APS Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of beta decay in this 36-minute plenary session talk from the APS April Meeting 2014. Join R.G. Hamish Robertson from the Center for Experimental Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Washington as he delves into the 100-year history of the beta-decay spectrum. Discover how this fundamental process has both puzzled and enlightened physicists, shaping our understanding of subatomic physics. Learn about the significant experimental and theoretical breakthroughs that have emerged from studying beta decay. Gain insights into the epic victories achieved in unraveling its mysteries and get a glimpse of ongoing research that may further our comprehension of fundamental symmetries and neutrinos. This talk offers a captivating journey through the "garden of earthly delights" that beta decay presents to physicists, highlighting its crucial role in advancing our knowledge of the subatomic world.
Syllabus
Beta Decay: A Physics Garden of Earthly Delights
Taught by
APS Physics
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