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Shaving Dimensions
March 1, 2010
Any extra dimensions of space curled inside the three that humans inhabit are less than 50 micrometers in diameter.
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Enamel Dosimeter
March 1, 2010
A tiny chip of tooth enamel can tell the tale of radiation exposure.
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Light Dilemma Solution
February 26, 2010
Light momentum change hinges on wave/particle duality.
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On Heisenberg's Heels
February 26, 2010
New experiments are approaching the ultimate precision allowed by the Heisenberg limit.
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Saser Breakthrough
February 25, 2010
Physicists move a little closer to practical sound-based lasers.
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Dark Matter on Earth
February 25, 2010
Dark matter might even be hiding right under our noses.
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Sensitive Neutrino Detector
February 27, 2010
The most sensitive neutrino experiment yet is underway in Japan.
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Downsizing the Nuclear Arsenal

Technical Steps to Support Nuclear DownsizingAPS Report Details Technical Steps

The latest APS report, Technical Steps to Support Nuclear Downsizing, identifies concrete steps to help the U.S. prevent the spread of atomic bombs while keeping its stockpile safe and secure. 
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J. J. Sakurai Prize

Achievement in Particle Theory

The J. J. Sakurai Prize was awarded to 6 theoretical particle physicists for their work, done some 46 years ago, on spontaneous symmetry breaking in gauge theories.
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Librarian Updates

Pricing and Improvements

APS journals pricing continues to meet our goal of producing journals of the highest quality that that are accessible to researchers and students at institutions of all types and sizes, everywhere in the world. In response to librarian suggestions, we have continued to improve our websites and think you will find them even easier to use.
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Future Physicists

Undergraduate Days at the April Meeting

poster session at April Meeting 2010
The third annual Future Physicist Days for undergraduates was held at the 2010 April Meeting. Kunal Bhatnagar (left), from Angelo State University, won a book award for his poster. 
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April Meeting

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APS Continues to Grow

Membership Reaches 47,947

APS membership count 2004-2010

The APS membership count as of January 2010 surpassed last year’s record high.
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Physics Jobs

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Scholarships & Grants
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