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the Vol. B55 - No. 38 ulletin November 2, 2001 William Marciano of Physics Wins J.J. Sakurai Prize NL’s William Marciano, a theoretical physi- William Marciano Bcist in the Physics Department, has been named a winner of the J.J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics for 2002. Marciano will share the $5,000 prize, awarded by the American Physical Society (APS), with Alberto Sirlin of New York University, who was Marciano’s thesis advisor and has been a re- search collaborator for more than 20 years. Marciano and Sirlin will receive the award at an April 2002 meeting of the APS in Albuquer- que, New Mexico. The award recognizes the sci- Dawson, who nominated the entists’ “pioneering work” on pair for the prize. Roger Stoutenburgh calculations necessary for testing A recent example of the util- the consistency of the Standard ity of these calculations is BNL’s Model, the physics theory that own “muon g-2” experiment, seeks to explain interactions be- which last year reported a pos- tween all known particles. sible deviation from predictions “Marciano and Sirlin are the of the Standard Model. The D0311001 leading experts in this field,” award selection committee also said Brookhaven physicist Sally noted Marciano and Sirlin’s pre- cision calculations of masses of of the accomplishments of this versity in 1974. After six years Six New Tenure Awardees particles known as “W” and “Z” renowned theoretical physicist. at Rockefeller University, he be- bosons, which are essential to de- His theories encouraged particle came an associate professor at termining the mass of the yet-to- physicists to examine major Northwestern University. He Include Xijie Wang be-discovered Higgs boson, a par- ideas in diverse ways and to seek first came to BNL as a research SA, advised by the Brookhaven Council, granted tenure to six ticle thought to be the source of out new theories that crossed collaborator in 1978, then BBNL scientists this summer. They are: Radoslav Adzic, Energy Sci- all mass. distinct genres of physics re- joined Physics as a physicist in ences & Technology Department; Milind Diwan, Physics Department; “I am particularly gratified to search. 1981, when he was also granted Paul Freimuth, Biology Department; John Haggerty, Physics; Robert Sweet, be receiving this award with The prize is intended to re- tenure. He was promoted to se- Biology; and Xijie Wang, National Synchrotron Light Source Department. Sirlin, whose pioneering re- ward and encourage outstanding nior physicist in 1986, and led A series describing some of the accomplishments of each of the six re- search on this subject extends achievement in particle theory, the department’s High-Energy cently tenured scientists began in the Bulletin of September 28. This week back to his own student days,” and is normally awarded for Theory Group from 1987 to Xijie Wang is featured. Marciano said. “I was fortunate theoretical contributions made 1998. to work with him at a time when at an early stage of the recipient’s For the past 12 years, Marci- his unique expertise in quantum career. The list of past recipients ano has also been an adjunct calculations became a strong un- reads like a “who’s who” of the professor at Yale University. He derpinning for elementary par- high-energy physics commu- has served on the High-Energy ticle physics.” nity. “It’s quite an honor to be Physics Advisory Panel to The J. J. Sakurai Prize was en- added to this distinguished DOE; various panels on the dowed in 1984 by the family and group,” Marciano said. future of high-energy physics; friends of Jun John Sakurai as a Marciano received his Ph.D. and physics and scientific memorial to and in recognition in physics from New York Uni- (continued on page 3) Sixth Pine Barrens Research Forum Held at BNL Highlights Include Drinking-Water Quality, Wildfire-Potential Talks, Battelle’s Awards to Student Researchers, Gift of $5000 to Forum Roger Stoutenburgh CN7-16-01 Xijie Wang For his outstanding contributions to the development, opera- tion, and utilization of the Accelerator Test Facility (ATF), Xijie Wang, ATF Deputy Head, was recommended for tenure by Samuel Krinsky, former acting Chairman of the National Synchrotron Light Source Department. “Of special note is Xijie’s work advancing the state of the art in generating and characterizing high-brightness electron beams,” Krinsky said. “He has been able to demonstrate a high level of technical innovation, while being involved in day-to-day ATF op- erations and providing his technical expertise to its users.” Roger Stoutenburgh Wang has played a leading role in developing advanced ver- Attending the 2001 Pine Barrens Research Forum held at BNL on October 4 were: (from left) Tim Green, BNL Environmental sions of the ATF’s photocathode electron guns. In developing elec- Services Division (ESD); George Proios, Assistant Suffolk County Executive for tron-beam diagnostics, he has specialized in measuring electron Environmental Affairs; Stephen Jones, Suffolk County Water Authority; Gregory Fess, BNL bunches down to a few microns in length. General Counsel; Ray Corwin, Central Pine Barrens Commission; Michael Holland, Manager, DOE Xijie Wang received his Ph.D. in accelerator physics from the Brookhaven Area Office; Peter Paul, BNL Interim Director; Henry Bokuniewicz, Director, Long University of California at Los Angeles in 1992. He came to BNL Island Ground–water Research Institute of Stony Brook University; Peter Scully, Suffolk County D0171010 in 1993 as an assistant physicist and was promoted to associate Parks Commissioner; and Jan Naidu, ESD guest scientist. See story on page 2. physicist in 1995 and to physicist in 1997. — Marsha Belford The Bulletin November 2, 2001 Sixth Pine Barrens Research Forum at BNL Calendar BNL/SCCC Summer Students Named • The BERA Sales Office is located in Siemens Berkner Hall and is open weekdays Westinghouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on BERA events, contact Semi-Finalists Andrea Dehler, Ext. 3347; or M. Kay Dellimore, Ext. 2873. Through Research • Additional information for Hospitality Project at BNL Committee events can be found at the Lollipop House and the laundry in the Three BNL summer stu- apartment area. dents have been named • The Recreation Building (Rec. Bldg.) semifinalists in the Siemens is located in the apartment area. Westinghouse Science & • Contact names are provided for most Technology Competition. events for more information. They carried out their re- • Calendar events flagged with an search project, titled “Veg- asterisk (*) have an accompanying etational Assessment of a story in this week’s Bulletin. Section of the Peconic River,” at BNL this summer. — EACH WEEK — The three semifinalists — Mondays: Arts & Crafts Alexander Glick, a senior at Smithtown High School; 1 p.m., Rec. Bldg. Hospitality event. $5 Roger Stoutenburgh per month covers materials. “Make Your and Elizabeth Guinaw and Own Necklace” is on-going. Marcia Leite, Joan Komisarek, both se- Ext. 1040, [email protected]. niors at the Academy of St. Mondays: BNL Gospel Choir Joseph, Brentwood — pre- 5:15-7 p.m. Rehearsals in Berkner auditorium. sented their poster at the Seeking new members, all faiths. Frances 2001 Pine Barrens Research Ligon, [email protected], Ext. 3700; Sydell D0161001 Forum. Lamb, [email protected], Ext. 3389; www.bnl.gov/bera/activities/choir/. The students had partici- pated in the Suffolk County Tuesdays: Welcome Coffee John Black (center, facing forward) from the Center for Community Research, Suffolk County Community Community College (SCCC) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rec. Bldg. Hospitality College, led a field trip around the BNL site as part of the Pine Barrens Research Forum. and BNL Summer Field Pro- event. Come and meet friends. The first Tuesday of every month is special for Lab gram, sponsored by the newcomers and leaving guests. Hospital- n October 4, about 100 people attending the Sixth Annual Pine Center for Community Re- ity Chair Mimi Luccio, 821-1435. OBarrens Research Forum hosted by BNL learned about key pine search at SCCC and BNL’s Tuesdays: Toastmasters barrens’ issues, such as drinking water quality and fire potential. Sponsors Office of Educational Pro- Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tues- grams. Additional support day of each month at 5:30 p.m. and on of the Forum include BNL, the Long Island Groundwater Research Insti- for the program came from the 4th Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. in Bldg. Battelle, the U.S. Fish & 463. Guests and visitors are always wel- tute of Stony Brook University and the Central Pine Barrens Commission. come. www.bnl.gov/bera/activities/ Wildlife Service as part of toastmstrs/default.htm. The BNL site makes up about comes from wells drilled on the to Dana MacDonald, a graduate the DOE Upton Ecological five percent of the Central Pine fringes of the pine barrens, and student at Harvard University, to Research Reserve manage- Wednesdays: BNL Ballroom, Barrens preserve, which is com- it must be purified before it is foster students’ interest in envi- Latin & Swing Dance Club ment activities, and New prised of about 100,000 acres of used. In the future, he said, ronmental sciences. In addition, York State Senator Kenneth North Ballroom, Brookhaven Center. Marsha Belford, [email protected] or pitch-pine woodlands, pine-oak SCWA may drill shallow wells Battelle donated $5,000 to the LaValle. Ext. 5053; Ron Ondrovic, ondrovic@ forests, coastal plain ponds, within the pine barrens to tap Pine Barrens Research Forum. The Siemens Westing- bnl.gov or Ext. 4553; Sue Perino, swamps, marshes, streams, and the purest water available and The afternoon featured two house Science & Technol- perino@ bnl.gov or Ext. 2483. bogs. The pine barrens protects pipe it to outlying areas. field trips in the pine barrens: ogy Competition fosters in- Wednesdays: Cooking Exchange the sole source aquifer that pro- Jose Gomez Garcia, an under- one at Sears Bellows County tensive research to help stu- 10 a.m., Rec.