Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar: Luke Parsons, TTU Physics

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This week’s Undergraduate STEM Research Seminar will feature work from Physics major Luke Parsons. In his talk Data Analysis of Neutron Capture on 134Xe, Luke will describe his work analyzing gamma ray spectra that provide important information needed to eliminate backgrounds in very sensitive experiments designed to better understand a fundamental particle called the neutrino. Luke will also talk about how germanium detectors, like those used to collect his data, are made and characterized. The seminar will be this Friday at 4pm in Bruner Hall 210. (Snacks will be served starting at 3:30pm.) These seminars are geared for undergraduates from any STEM major, but graduate students and faculty are encouraged to attend!