People and things

Nick Samios Paul Sdding

Nicholas Samios has been ap­ pointed Acting Director of Brook­ haven National Laboratory. Last year he was the Laboratory's Deputy Director for High Energy and Nuclear Physics. Associated with Brookhaven since 1959, Nick Samios has participated in many famous experiments, notably the discovery of the omega minus hyperon. His appointment follows the resignation of Laboratory Direc­ tor George Vineyard, who an­ nounced last year his intention to return to full-time research. After a sabbatical year, Dr. Vineyard will become Senior Scientist in Brook- haven's Physics Department.

At the beginning of the year, Paul Sdding became a member of the DESY Directorate. He is responsi­ ble for the Research Division and takes over the position held for three years by Erich Lohrmann who is returning to full-time teaching On people The Otto Klung Prize 1981 was and research. awarded to Gerhard Mack from The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memo­ Paul Sdding (49) studied physics the University of Hamburg, on the rial Prize is shared this year by and mathematics in Munich and staff of the II Institute for Theore­ Maurice Goldhaber, Brookhaven Hamburg, where he was a student tical Physics on the DESY site. The Distinguished Scientist and former of Willibald Jentschke. He was prize was established by the late director of the Laboratory, and involved in the early antiproton- Otto Klung, a Berlin merchant, and Robert Marshak of Virginia Poly­ proton work with the CERN bubble is awarded alternately for physics technic Institute and State Univer­ chamber and did his doctorate and chemistry. Mack's work on sity. The Prize is awarded annually under the direction of Martin quantum field theory and theory by the Center for Theoretical Stu­ Teucher. In 1966 he moved to of elementary particles, in particular dies, Coral Gables, Florida. Berkeley where he worked in the his ideas on lattice gauge theories, Alvarez bubble chamber group. has had considerable impact. Italian theoretician and former After joining the DESY staff in CERN Director Sergio Fubini has 1969 he worked on photo- and Martin Blume of Brookhaven is one been awarded the degree of Doc­ electroproduction experiments at of the recipients of the 1981 E.O. tor honoris causa of the Science DESY and Cornell and on bubble Lawrence Award for physics. The Faculty of the University of Heidel­ chamber experiments at the CERN Award was given 'for his definitive berg. Proton Synchrotron. When PETRA contributions to the theoretical got under way he joined in the analysis of magnetic phenomena Former Los Alamos Theoretical design and construction of the in neutron scattering and for his Division Leader Peter A. Carruthers TASSO detector and has since work on relaxation and critical phe­ has been named a Fellow of the been involved in this experiment. nomena. He was also recognized American Association for the Ad­ He has also been teaching at the for his scientific leadership in solid vancement of Science. University of Hamburg. state physics, especially for the

68 CERN Courier, March 1982 Italian President Sandro Pertini (left) has awarded the gold medal for Science and Culture to Antonino Zichichi (right) in recog­ nition of his 'outstanding contributions in making and promoting science and culture in Italy and abroad'. emerging research programme based on the National Synchrotron Light Source.'

Among the awards announced by the UK Institute of Physics for this year are the Duddell Medal and Prize to Simon van der Meer of CERN, particularly for his work in the development of stochastic cooling techniques for particle beams, and the Maxwell Medal and Prize to John Ellis, also of CERN, for his contributions to puting which are relevant to data gauge theories. The Rutherford Meetings processing needs in high energy Medal and Prize goes to Oxford physics. An impressive list of lec­ nuclear theoretician David Brink. From 3-6 May, a 'Workshop on turers has already been drawn up, Accelerator Orbit and Particle including representatives from uni­ Tracking Programs' will be held at versities and specialized research Milan Vysocansky Brookhaven. The focus will be pri­ centres. About 80 participants are marily on computer simulation of envisaged, drawn from CERN With the sudden death of Milan non-linear magnetic effects as they Vysocansky on 27 December, the Member States or from laborato­ influence beam lifetime in storage ries closely associated with CERN. Institute of High Energy Physics at rings. Possible real time applica­ Heidelberg University lost one of Further information from Ingrid tions of these programs will also Barnett, Scientific Conference Se­ its most active and highly regarded be covered. Further information members. After several years of cretariat, CERN, 1211 Geneva 23, from Max Cornacchia, ISABELLE Switzerland. research work at Dubna and Bra­ Group, Bldg 902A, Brookhaven tislava, he joined the Heidelberg National Laboratory, Upton, New 50th anniversary of the discovery Institute in 1968, where he soon York 11973, USA. became Head of Electronics Divi­ of the neutron sion. As such he went on to play 1982 CERN School of Computing an important role in the preparation This year marks the fiftieth anni­ of many experiments carried out The 1982 CERN School of Com­ versary of the discovery of the in his institute's collaboration with puting will be held from 29 August neutron by Sir James Chadwick. CERN. His enthusiasm for his work to 11 September in Zinal, Valais, To commemorate the event, the and his warm personality will be Switzerland. This will be the sev­ UK Institute of Physics, in collabo­ long remembered by his collea­ enth such school and will cover ration with the UK Atomic Energy gues. topics of current interest in com­ Research Establishment at Harwell, is organizing an international con­ ference at Cambridge from 13—17 September. The conference will cover all aspects of neutron science, including neutron physics, neutron scattering studies, and

French research and technology minister Jean-Pierre Chevdnement (extreme right) seen here on a visit to CERN on 18 December accompanied by (left to right) Director General Herwig Schopper, outgoing President of Council Jean Teillac and Director Robert Klapisch.

(Photo CERN 285.12.81)

CERN Courier, March 1982 69 One of the rebuilt DORIS-II dipole magnets already remounted in the tunnel, showing the energy-saving double coil (see November 1981 issue, page 397).

(Photo DESY)

neutron technology. The first day the linac to the collision area has limitations and prospects of both will include a special commemora­ been modified so that the main conventional and novel particle tive session with contributions experimental hall would be in a acceleration techniques. It will from Edoardo A ma Idi, Sir Mark hollow, rather than on a wooded probably take place at Oxford late Oliphant, Sir Rudolf Peierls and hillside. in September. Details will be an­ Wilfred Lewis. In parallel, there nounced soon. will be an exhibition of scientific equipment and other items of his­ Low energy antiproton workshop toric interest. More information from the Meetings Officer, Institute A workshop on physics with low Mistaken identity of Physics, 47 Belgrave Square, energy cooled antiprotons at the London SW1X 8QX, UK. new LEAR ring, currently under On page 448 of our December This anniversary will not go un­ construction at CERN, will be held issue, we published a photograph noticed in the CERN COURIER. at Erice, Sicily, from 9—16 May. which purported to show wires Further information from being threaded for the new ARGUS U. Gastaldi, CERN, 1211 Geneva detector at DESY. Eagle-eyed read­ 23, Switzerland. SLC environment ers spotted the mistake—the pho­ tograph was in fact an old one The layout of the proposed Stan­ showing assembly work for the ford Linear Collider— SLC (see Multi-TeV acceleration? TASSO detector. Not that the de­ January/February issue, page 8) tectors look that different during has been changed for environmen­ To stimulate interest in the pro­ assembly, it's just that TASSO tal reasons. The location of the blems of particle acceleration to wires were threaded by men, while loops bringing the positron and the multi-TeV range, ECFA is or­ ARGUS wires are being handled electron beams from the end of ganizing a meeting to review the by women!

70 CERN Courier, March 1982 The backdrop in this stage setting at Fer­ milab is one of the large proportional tube planes completed by an MIT group for the muon hodoscope of the Northern lllinois/MIT/Michigan State/Fermilab flash chamber neutrino experiment (see page 51). The construction used extruded alu­ minium technology perfected by Tom Lyons to achieve the required size.

(Photo Fermilab)

1982 CERN School of Physics

The 1982 CERN School of Physics will take place in Cambridge, UK, from 5-18 September. The closing date for application is 8 April. Further information can be obtained from D.A. Caton, Scientific Confer­ ence Secretariat, CERN, 1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland.

OUTSTANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY AS ASSISTANT DIVISION LEADER Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced professional to UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD assist in the management of the research program of the Medium Physics Division, which is responsible for the operation of the Los Alamos Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF). The Department of Nuclear Physics expects to RESPONSIBILITIES make an appointment to the position of • Provide advice and guidance in planning and implementation of research programs in particle and nuclear physics at LAMPF. • Provide in-depth oversight of research programs in their development research associate. stage and evaluate resource requirements. • Participate in setting division goals and priorities with members of the The holder will be expected to work on the study senior staff. QUALIFICATIONS of deep inelastic muon-nucleon scattering at CERN • Very substantial record of accomplishment in particle and/or nuclear (European Muon Collaboration). physics as evidenced by publications in reference journals. • Proven ability to interact effectively with professional colleagues and The appointment is for three years in the first ins­ supporting staff at all levels is required. tance with a possible extension for a further two • Management experience in high technology tasks is desirable. years. Salary is on an age related scale of • PhD in physics is required or an equivalent combination of professional £ 6070 per annum at age 24 rising by yearly incre­ level experience and education. The Laboratory, operated by the University of California for the Department ments of £ 410. Membership of the Universities' of Energy, is located in the beautiful mountains of northern New Mexico. Superannuation Scheme is obligatory and involves We provide excellent working conditions and benefits, such as professional a 6.25 % of salary contribution from the member growth opportunities and 24 days' annual vacation. Los Alamos offers a and 1 2 % from the University. pleasing lifestyle, with small-town friendliness, a pollution-free environ­ ment, ample recreation activities, an excellent school system, and low taxes. A research associate may be required to live for a Send resume, in complete confidence, to: N.C. Kimerly period at Geneva and would receive allowances in­ DIV. 81-CT cluding rent health insurance and a foreign service Los Alamos National Laboratory : Los Alamos,New Mexico USA 87545 allowance. Details of U.K. taxation rates may be An equal opportunity employer operated by the University of California. An Affirmative Action/Equal Employer: Women, Minorities, Veterans, obtained on request. Handicapped Are Urged to Apply. U.S. Citizenship Required. Applications, naming two referees, should be sent to: University of California Dr. W.S.C. Williams, Department of Nuclear Physics, Keble Road, Oxford, 0X1 3RH, United Kingdom, by 5 April 1982.

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