A star's life: born in a group, dies alone

Article Abstract:

Astronomer Karen Strom and her colleagues discovered evidence that stars form in clusters of 10 to 50 members. The groups are too small to produce a gravitational pull strong enough to keep the stars together permanently; they eventually pull away from one another and live most of their lives alone.

Observations, Stars, Orion Nebula, Strom, Karen

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Artificial atom unveils quantum effects

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Ray Ashoori of MIT has developed an artificial atom in which as few as one or two electrons are confined by electric fields and observable for quantum effects. The device, based on a gallium arsenide thin layer, enables study of the effect of magnetic fields on a pair of electrons.

Quantum theory, Quantum mechanics, Magnetic fields, Energy levels (Quantum mechanics)

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Mirror, mirror, which is the fairest?

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A controversy has developed over the choice of the technology for the Gemini project mirrors. Some astronomers maintain that the meniscus mirror technology will not provide the required resolution, but the project manager says it is too late to make a change.

Design and construction, Mirrors, Reflecting telescopes, Telescope, Reflecting

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