Physics Olympiad Students 2007

3 Jul 2007, 16:30 → 8 Jul 2007, 15:00 Europe/Zurich

593 R-010 (CERN)

Bristish Physics Olympiad Runners-up

Tuesday 3 July

16:30 → 17:30 Arrive Airport

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

18:00 → 23:00 Pool and Pizza

Swim at the pool across the road from CERN entrance B and/or walk to Pizza restaurant in Meyrin. (Swim and walk dependent on weather).

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

Wednesday 4 July

09:00 → 09:45 Introduction to the Programme

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

10:15 → 11:00 Introduction to CERN

Speaker: Jos Engelen (CERN)

11:15 → 12:00 Film on CERN

15:30 → 15:50 Antimatter and Visit to Anti-matter Factory

16:00 → 18:00 Welcome Drink with Summer Students

Thursday 5 July

09:15 → 10:00 Introduction to Particle Physics (1/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

10:15 → 11:00 Introduction to Particle Physics (2/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

11:00 → 12:00 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

14:00 → 18:00 Build a Cloud Chamber

Speaker: Joachim Flammer (CERN)

14:00 → 18:00 Discover Microcosm

14:00 → 18:00 Introducing the Teachers Lab

Speaker: Dr Sascha Marc Schmeling (CERN)

Friday 6 July

09:15 → 10:00 Introduction to Particle Physics (3/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

10:15 → 11:00 Introduction to Particle Physics (4/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

11:00 → 12:00 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

14:00 → 14:45 Medical Applications of Particle Physics (1/2)

Speaker: Saverio Braccini (TERA Foundation)

15:30 → 16:15 Medical Applications of Particle Physics (2/2)

Speaker: Saverio Braccini (TERA Foundation)

16:30 → 17:30 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

Saturday 7 July

10:00 → 11:30 Visit to ATLAS

Meet at Restaurant Principale at 9.30 CLOSED SHOES, NO HEELS OBLIGATORY!

13:00 → 23:00 Discover Geneva Treasure Hunt

Have fun discovering Geneva and finish the day with a well deserved fondue

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

Sunday 8 July

10:00 → 12:00 Programme Review and Q/A Session

12:45 → 13:15 Depart for Airport