Every year on March 14th, mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate Pi Day, honouring the mathematical constant π. This irrational number, approximately equal to 3.14159 and the ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter, has a fascinating history and plays a crucial role in both mathematics and physics. Continue reading “Celebrating Pi Day”
What are neutrinos?
MSc Particle and Nuclear Physics students Clara, Peter, Seb, Stephen, George and Daniel made a science communication video as a part of their Research Skills course. We asked them how they managed to explain the nuts and bolts of neutrino physics in a digestible way.
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A year after graduation: reflections from a MPhys Physics alumni
Cameron Berry, MPhys alumni who graduated in summer 2019, talks about his student journey at the University of Edinburgh.
Why did you choose Edinburgh?
Applying to Edinburgh for me was a very natural fit considering half my family is Scottish. I had visited Edinburgh multiple times and it was only a short train journey from home. As I visited the city and University in the lead up to applying, I felt sure it was where I wanted to end up. However, I really couldn’t have known what a ride it would be studying here for five years!
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