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Dave Bacon is a theoretical ski bum who is also a pseudo professor. His research is on quantum computing, his scientific passions extend to everything in physics, mathematics, computer science and beyond, and his personal pleasures include making wine, playing poker, skiing, camping, and daydreaming (although not all of those at the same time.) Nothing he says on this blog should be construed as having anything to do with his employer or his dog.

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Off to the March Meeting I Go

Category: Physics • Self: Meet Center. Center: Meet Self.
Posted on: March 16, 2009 11:50 PM, by Dave Bacon

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Tonight I hop on a red-eye to Pittsburgh to attend the APS March meeting. 7000 physicists in Pittsburgh, now that's a scary thought for poor Pittsburgh (punishment for winning the superbowl, I guess.)

A list of highlighted papers includes some fun ones:

11:15AM, Tuesday Session B15: "Walking on water: why your feet get wet" Michael Shelley , Jake Fontana , Peter Palffy-Muhoray
1:15PM, Wednesday Session Q15: "Statistical laws for career longevity" Alexander Petersen , Woo-Sung Jung , Jae-Suk Yang , H. Eugene Stanley

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Hope you have a good time.

Posted by: mick | March 17, 2009 6:20 AM

Dave, perhaps you might (please) report on Session Q3: Physics and Culture, featuring The Physics of the Blues ...

"The techniques of piano blues and jazz represent the melding of African and Western music into something totally new and exciting. Live keyboard demonstrations will be used. Beyond any redeeming entertainment value, the talk will emphasize the serious connections between science and art in music. Nevertheless tips will be accepted."

"Tips will be accepted?"

Best ... physics ... talk ... ever! :)

Posted by: John Sidles | March 17, 2009 10:34 AM