{"id":184,"date":"2017-11-24T11:33:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T11:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/?p=184"},"modified":"2017-11-24T11:33:10","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T11:33:10","slug":"physics-friday-bulletin-2017-11-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/2017\/11\/24\/physics-friday-bulletin-2017-11-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Friday Bulletin 2017-11-24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Theoretical Particle Cosmology Seminar: Primordial Black Holes as Dark Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 30th November 2017, 3pm \u2013 4pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0 A07 Physics<br \/>\n<strong>Speaker:\u00a0 <\/strong>Dr Tommi Tenkanen<br \/>\n<strong>Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0 I\u00a0revisit the cosmological and astrophysical constraints on the fraction of dark matter (DM) in primordial black holes (PBHs).\u00a0 I consider a variety of production mechanisms and mass functions for PBHs and\u00a0discuss whether they can constitute the observed DM abundance or not.\u00a0 I also discuss how one can constrain the physics of the early Universe with the constraints on PBHs, presenting e.g.\u00a0constraints on the running of the inflaton spectral index\u00a0which are comparable to those from the Planck satellite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grainne Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Interview Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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 &amp; 16:00 please use one of the other kitchens in the building.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Other dates to note are:<br \/>\n<strong>Interview dates (Wednesdays)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January 17th, 24th 31st<br \/>\nFebruary 7th 14th 21st 28th<br \/>\nMarch 7th 14th<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks for your support and apologies for any inconvenience caused.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helen O&#8217;keeffe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>LUPhys Christmas Meal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 12th of December.<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:30pm meet and 7:00pm sit down.<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <\/strong>The Borough (On Dalton Square). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theboroughlancaster.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.theboroughlancaster.co.uk\/<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a320 a head.<strong><br \/>\nDress:<\/strong> Formal wear encouraged but not compulsory.<\/p>\n<p>What you get: 3 course Christmas meal with vegetarian\/vegan options. Free prosecco upon sit down.<\/p>\n<p>The Facebook event is also here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/219543791915471\/?ti=as\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/219543791915471\/?<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/219543791915471\/?ti=as\">ti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/219543791915471\/?ti=as\">=as<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The physics exec will be in the Physics attrium at the following time and dates selling tickets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 23rd November: 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00<\/li>\n<li>Friday 24th: 10:00-15:00<\/li>\n<li>Monday 27th: 12:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00 and 16:00-17:00<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 28th: 11:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 29th: 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-17:00.<\/li>\n<li>Friday 1st December: 10:00-15:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also contact me on <a href=\"mailto:g.ridgard@lancaster.ac.uk\">g.ridgard@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a> to reserve tickets.<br \/>\nThese are first come first serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>George Ridgard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shower Curtains are up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We now have shower curtains in the showers in A65 &amp; A68 at the rear of the building. Please feel free to use the facilities.<br \/>\nShonah.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Issuing of keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Reporting near misses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/depts\/safety\/index.html\">http:\/\/www.lancaster.ac.uk\/depts\/safety\/index.html<\/a> By reporting a near miss \u2013 that is an incident that could have resulted in an accident \u2013 we can take action to prevent an accident occurring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Physics exit doors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Emergency exit doors are for exactly that, emergencies. We make ourselves and our colleagues venerable when we leave the building insecure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Emergency Exits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Martin Ward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>New Physics Mailing Lists<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Note the old lists ended with @py-mail.lancs.ac.uk the new ones end @lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/p>\n<p>The main lists and their replacements are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Physics-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk<\/a> is replaced by <a href=\"mailto:physics-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk\">physics-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Physics-pg@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-pg@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk<\/a> is replaced by <a href=\"mailto:physics-pg@lists.lancs.ac.uk\">physics-pg@lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Physics-academic-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-academic-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk<\/a> is replaced by <a href=\"mailto:Physics-academic-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-academic-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Physics-research-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-research-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk<\/a> is replaced by <a href=\"mailto:Physics-research-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-research-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Physics-teaching-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-teaching-staff@py-mail.lancs.ac.uk<\/a> is replaced by <a href=\"mailto:Physics-teaching-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk\">Physics-teaching-staff@lists.lancs.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any issues can you let me know<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rob Lewsey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Safety Induction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The next induction will take place on Thursday the 14th of December at 2:30 pm in A27 Physics. Any new members of staff,\u00a0 post-doctoral researchers or anyone who wants a refresher please come along with a pen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Physics Christmas Lunch &#8211; Thursday 21st December<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Physics Christmas lunch will take place at 1300hrs on Thursday 21st December at Greaves Park, Lancaster. Please see details of the menu at <a href=\"http:\/\/greavespark.co.uk\/christmas-fayre-menu\/\">http:\/\/greavespark.co.uk\/christmas-fayre-menu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To secure your place please pay me and I\u2019ll take your menu choices at the same time. The cost is \u00a315.95 for two courses for \u00a320.50 for three courses (but there is a supplement of \u00a31.50 if you\u2019re having the cheese board). I need your menu choices by Weds 6 December COP at the very latest.<\/p>\n<p>Mince pies and drinks will be available in the Physics Atrium before the lunch from 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gr\u00e1inne Wilkinson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Theoretical Particle Cosmology Seminar: Primordial Black Holes as Dark Matter Date:\u00a0 30th November 2017, 3pm \u2013 4pm Venue:\u00a0 A07 Physics Speaker:\u00a0 Dr Tommi Tenkanen Abstract:\u00a0 I\u00a0revisit the cosmological and astrophysical constraints on the fraction of dark matter (DM) in primordial black holes (PBHs).\u00a0 I consider a variety of production mechanisms and mass functions for&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":475,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/475"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":185,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184\/revisions\/185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}