Tag Archives: physics

Physics…What are you gonna do with that?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Justin

First, I’ll admit that in the past I’ve gone from being puzzled by this question to annoyed to down-right pissed off. It’s uncanny how often it comes up when I meet someone new. However, lately, I’ve learned to take it … Continue reading →

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Effect of Reference Pulse Width on XFROG

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Justin

In preparation for the upcoming Frontiers in Optics conference, I’ve been experimenting with the cross-correlation frequency-resolved optical gating (XFROG) algorithm. We’d like to prove that it can be used to measure extremely complex laser pulses with time-bandwidth products of ~1000. … Continue reading →

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Why does a golf ball hook or slice?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Justin

For some reason, I keep finding myself oogling the golf course and driving range that I drive past on my way to work. It’s been a long time since I’ve played golf, and I have this strong desire to just … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of a physics student

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Justin

9:00AM: Walk into your electrodynamics lecture and listen to your professor go on and on about Lorentz Gauge Transformations, retarded potentials and Jefimenko’s Equations. At the end of class, show him your last homework assignment that is showing up online … Continue reading →

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