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

1 Arrive Airport

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

2 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

3 Introduction to the Programme

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

4 Introduction to CERN

Speaker: Jos Engelen (CERN)

5 Film on CERN

6 Antimatter and Visit to Anti-matter Factory

7 Welcome Drink with Summer Students

Thursday, 5 July

8 Introduction to Particle Physics (1/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

9 Introduction to Particle Physics (2/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

10 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

11 Build a Cloud Chamber

Speaker: Joachim Flammer (CERN)

12 Discover Microcosm

13 Introducing the Teachers Lab

Speaker: Dr Sascha Marc Schmeling (CERN)

Friday, 6 July

14 Introduction to Particle Physics (3/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

15 Introduction to Particle Physics (4/4)

Speaker: Frank Close (Oxford University)

16 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

17 Medical Applications of Particle Physics (1/2)

Speaker: Saverio Braccini (TERA Foundation)

18 Medical Applications of Particle Physics (2/2)

Speaker: Saverio Braccini (TERA Foundation)

19 Lecture Review and Discussion Session

Saturday, 7 July

20 Visit to ATLAS

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

21 Discover Geneva Treasure Hunt

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

Speaker: Mick Storr (CERN)

Sunday, 8 July

22 Programme Review and Q/A Session

23 Depart for Airport