Wednesday, June 11, 2008

USD PAN workshop day three

Thought I'd try a new color today since it's so gray outside. I enjoyed the presentations this morning. I have to admit some of the acronims and abreviations (especially in formulas) are unfamiliar. I understand the albebraic applications, but am lost when a -B is used vs a B. Does the negative indicate an anti beta rather than a negative value or charge on the beta? (I have to plead ignorant) I need the formulas with what each symbol represents (with the units and equvillents). That will help me A LOT.
I found Rob McTaggart's presentation very interesting, especially the discussion generated. Very interested to keep-up on what "the powers that be" are trying to integrate into the research at the mine and the purposes behind the research.

2 comments:

PeggyMcMahan said...

A beta-minus particle is an electron. A beta-plus particle is an anti-electron, also called positron. A positron has all the same properties as an electron except is positively charged.

Cathy Ezrailson, Science Education, University of South Dakota said...

Good job, today, Kim. You are a consumate carpenter. Thanks for blogging.
Dr. E