Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) is an outreach program at the Nuclear Science Laboratory (NSL) at University of Notre Dame. It is run by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA) and either NSL faculty and staff. We welcome students who have completed at least one year of high school and science teachers (primarily high school physics or chemistry, though others have found the program useful). The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology.
Dates
June 24-28, 2013
The PAN @ ND Experience
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Get introduced to the fascinating fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and nuclear science through lectures and tours.
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Perform a series of experiments using state of the art research equipment in Notre Dame's Jordan Hall of Science.
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Experience the college atmosphere at a prestigious university.
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Learn experimental techniques used by the experimental nuclear astrophysics community through the use of various gamma, neutron and charged particle detectors.
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Learn more in the PAN @ ND FAQ.