From physicsworld.com newswire (Week 39)



physicsworld.com newswire (Week 39)

HEADLINE NEWS


A simpler way to test quantum computers
More 'classical' approach works wonders
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/36028

New magnetic field could help explain Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/36027

Sir Brian Pippard: 1920–2008
Physicist proved the existence of the Fermi surface
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/35962

LHC on hold until spring of 2009
Accelerator will skip 5 TeV test and start-up at full power
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/35942

LHC team confronts first major hitch since 'switch on'
New teams are organized to investigate problem that may require the
replacement of several magnets
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/35909

LHC loses liquid helium
Accelerator faces first major setback since last week's successful "switch
on"
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/35893




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