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Current Events |
One Step Closer to Electron Acceleration |
07 April 2011 |
To accelerate electrons through the e-linac, an electron "gun" is used to generate and initially steer the electrons. The TRIUMF team has achieved success at 100 keV and 10 mA, a key milestone on the way to ARIEL. |
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Experimental Result |
UK Accelerator Milestone is A World First |
01 April 2011 |
A new accelerator technology that promises a range of applications from treating cancer to powering safer nuclear reactors has reached a world first in its development; TRIUMF is a key collaborator. |
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Current Events |
ARIEL Construction Begins |
30 March 2011 |
On March 28, 2011, a ceremonial groundbreaking took place to commemorate the start of formal construction of the new Stores Building. |
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Experimental Result |
T2K Releases First Results |
21 March 2011 |
T2K released a careful analysis of its first year of data concerning the properties of the elusive neutrino particle. |
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Current Events |
Twitter, Facebook, Blogs! OhMy! |
18 March 2011 |
TRIUMF’s new endeavour – Social media – has recently taken off. In this past month, jumped feet first into this vast online world. |
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Workshops & Conferences |
Be a Physicist for the Day |
17 March 2011 |
Students from lower mainland BC will be particpating in CERN's Masterclass on March 18, where they will analyze real data from CERN. |
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Current Events |
Resources for Understanding Fukushima Crisis (updated) |
13 March 2011 |
While TRIUMF does not have a nuclear reactor, the laboratory has identified some useful online resources for following the Fukushima crisis. |
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From the Director |
To our Japanese Friends, Families, & Collaborators |
11 March 2011 |
All of us here at TRIUMF are saddened by the tragedy in Japan very early this morning. We offer our deepest sympathies, condolences, and support to everyone affected. |
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Experimental Result |
Alberta Researchers Attack Neutrino Mysteries |
09 March 2011 |
The University of Alberta and TRIUMF, along with other universities and labs, are preparing for the SNO+ experiment to study the properties of neutrinos from the sun. |
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Awards & Honours |
Vanessa Simon Recognized at 2011 WNPPC |
07 March 2011 |
Vanessa Simon, a Ph.D. Student working at TRIUMF, was awarded 3rd prize for Best Student Presentation at the 2011 WNPPC Conference in Alberta. |
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