Theoretical Particle Cosmology Seminar: Primordial Black Holes as Dark Matter
Date: 30th November 2017, 3pm – 4pm
Venue: A07 Physics
Speaker: Dr Tommi Tenkanen
Abstract: I revisit the cosmological and astrophysical constraints on the fraction of dark matter (DM) in primordial black holes (PBHs). I consider a variety of production mechanisms and mass functions for PBHs and discuss whether they can constitute the observed DM abundance or not. I also discuss how one can constrain the physics of the early Universe with the constraints on PBHs, presenting e.g. constraints on the running of the inflaton spectral index which are comparable to those from the Planck satellite.
Grainne Wilkinson
Interview Days
Just a reminder we have our next interview day today, Wednesday 29th November, the day starts at 10:00 and finishes around 15:45. We will be touring the building between 11-12:30 and will be using C36 for most of the day apart 11-13:00. The kitchen will not be available for use between 13:00 & 16:00 please use one of the other kitchens in the building.
Please make sure the kitchen area of Physics is clean and tidy by removing your pots from the draining board and clearing your rubbish, If not it will be boxed up.
Other dates to note are:
Interview dates (Wednesdays)
January 17th, 24th 31st
February 7th 14th 21st 28th
March 7th 14th
Many thanks for your support and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Helen O’keeffe
LUPhys Christmas Meal
Date: Tuesday 12th of December.
Time: 6:30pm meet and 7:00pm sit down.
Venue: The Borough (On Dalton Square). http://www.theboroughlancaster.co.uk/
Price: £20 a head.
Dress: Formal wear encouraged but not compulsory.
What you get: 3 course Christmas meal with vegetarian/vegan options. Free prosecco upon sit down.
The Facebook event is also here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/219543791915471/?ti=as
The physics exec will be in the Physics attrium at the following time and dates selling tickets.
- Thursday 23rd November: 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00
- Friday 24th: 10:00-15:00
- Monday 27th: 12:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00 and 16:00-17:00
- Tuesday 28th: 11:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00
- Thursday 29th: 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00.
- Friday 1st December: 10:00-15:00
You can also contact me on g.ridgard@lancaster.ac.uk to reserve tickets.
These are first come first serve.
George Ridgard
Shower Curtains are up
We now have shower curtains in the showers in A65 & A68 at the rear of the building. Please feel free to use the facilities.
Shonah.
Shonah Ion
Issuing of keys
Deborah Dunne has taken on the role of managing the keys for the Physics building. Keys for labs will only be issued to named persons with the written permission from the responsible person for that lab – see the appendix in the back of the safety handbook for areas of responsibility. If you think there is an error in the list please let me know.
Shonah Ion
Reporting near misses
Can I remind everyone to report any near misses as well as actual accidents via the accident reporting form on the University safety web pages. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/depts/safety/index.html By reporting a near miss – that is an incident that could have resulted in an accident – we can take action to prevent an accident occurring.
Shonah Ion
Physics exit doors
Emergency exit doors are for exactly that, emergencies. We make ourselves and our colleagues venerable when we leave the building insecure.
Shonah Ion
Emergency Exits
Can all staff be reminded that the Emergency Exit doors in Physics are used for that purpose only. They have in the past been left open, as they are not self-closing, leaving the building insecure overnight. Regards Martin
Martin Ward
New Physics Mailing Lists
We have new mailing lists for Physics, can you use the following mailing lists from now on and delete the old ones from your email autocomplete.
Note the old lists ended with @py-mail.lancs.ac.uk the new ones end @lists.lancs.ac.uk
The main lists and their replacements are as follows:
Physics-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk is replaced by physics-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk
Physics-pg@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk is replaced by physics-pg@lists.lancs.ac.uk
Physics-academic-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk is replaced by Physics-academic-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk
Physics-research-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk is replaced by Physics-research-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk
Physics-teaching-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk is replaced by Physics-teaching-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk
If you have any issues can you let me know
Rob Lewsey
Safety Induction
The next induction will take place on Thursday the 14th of December at 2:30 pm in A27 Physics. Any new members of staff, post-doctoral researchers or anyone who wants a refresher please come along with a pen.
Shonah Ion
Physics Christmas Lunch – Thursday 21st December
The Physics Christmas lunch will take place at 1300hrs on Thursday 21st December at Greaves Park, Lancaster. Please see details of the menu at http://greavespark.co.uk/christmas-fayre-menu/
To secure your place please pay me and I’ll take your menu choices at the same time. The cost is £15.95 for two courses for £20.50 for three courses (but there is a supplement of £1.50 if you’re having the cheese board). I need your menu choices by Weds 6 December COP at the very latest.
Mince pies and drinks will be available in the Physics Atrium before the lunch from 11:00 a.m.
Gráinne Wilkinson