October 2013 - Vip-all.phys

[vip-all] CSS colloquium: Measuring via Computer Simulation?
by Ruth Laursen 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

For your information. Kind regards Ruth From: Samuel Schindler Sent: 31. oktober 2013 11:58 To: vip-all.phys(a)maillist.au.dk<mailto:vip-all.phys@maillist.au.dk>; phd-all.phys(a)maillist.au.dk<mailto:phd-all.phys@maillist.au.dk> Subject: CSS colloquium: Measuring via Computer Simulation? Dear colleagues, I’d like to draw your attention to a talk at our Centre for Science Studies<http://css.au.dk/> on Monday morning that might be of interest also to you. Join us if you like! Wendy Parker<https://www.dur.ac.uk/philosophy/staff/?id=11577> (Philosophy, Durham) Measuring via computer simulation? Dato mandag 04. november 2013 / Tid 10:15 — 12:00 / Sted: 1531-113 (D1), Math. Department It is well known that computer simulation models are used to make projections of future climate change. It is less well known that some of the most-used “observational” datasets in climate science are composed entirely of simulation output. I will explain how such datasets are produced (via a practice known as data assimilation) and consider whether they are really so different from conventional observational datasets. I will argue that the differences are not as great as one might suspect: in principle, these datasets can be high-quality measurements of atmospheric properties, despite their genesis in simulation. In arguing for this conclusion, I will consider several conceptions of measurement as well as the roles of models in measurement. I will also argue, however, that data assimilation is a special case – most simulation studies do not deliver measurements of real-world systems, at least not if we adopt a reasonably demanding conception of measurement. ---- Samuel Schindler, PhD Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science Aarhus University, Denmark http://www.samuelschindler.org

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[vip-all] CSS colloquium: Measuring via Computer Simulation?
by Samuel Schindler 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

Dear colleagues, I'd like to draw your attention to a talk at our Centre for Science Studies<http://css.au.dk/> on Monday morning that might be of interest also to you. Join us if you like! Wendy Parker<https://www.dur.ac.uk/philosophy/staff/?id=11577> (Philosophy, Durham) Measuring via computer simulation? Dato mandag 04. november 2013 / Tid 10:15 - 12:00 / Sted: 1531-113 (D1), Math. Department It is well known that computer simulation models are used to make projections of future climate change. It is less well known that some of the most-used "observational" datasets in climate science are composed entirely of simulation output. I will explain how such datasets are produced (via a practice known as data assimilation) and consider whether they are really so different from conventional observational datasets. I will argue that the differences are not as great as one might suspect: in principle, these datasets can be high-quality measurements of atmospheric properties, despite their genesis in simulation. In arguing for this conclusion, I will consider several conceptions of measurement as well as the roles of models in measurement. I will also argue, however, that data assimilation is a special case - most simulation studies do not deliver measurements of real-world systems, at least not if we adopt a reasonably demanding conception of measurement. ---- Samuel Schindler, PhD Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science Aarhus University, Denmark http://www.samuelschindler.org

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[vip-all] Remember General Physics Colloquium at 15.15.
by Mette Alstrup Lie 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

General Physics Colloquium 'Squeezing light out of silicon' Brian Julsgaard IFA Silicon is one of the most important elements in modern technology as it forms the basis of electronics, micro-processors, etc. However, it has one major drawback: it is a very poor light emitter. Nonetheless, there is a long-standing desire to combine electronic and optical functionality on a silicon platform, which is known as silicon photonics. In the talk I will give a brief and selective review of silicon photonics, present some of our current activities using germanium nano-islands embedded in silicon, and discuss the possible future directions for our research. Coffee/tea and cake will be served at 3 PM.

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[vip-all] IFA-nyt, uge 44 / IFA News, week 44
by Mette Alstrup Lie 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Læs følgende nyheder for uge 44: Nyt rodet planetsystem gør oprør mod teorierne<http://scitech.au.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/vis/artikel/nyt-rodet-planetsystem-goe…> Planeterne om vores egen Sol kredser i et velordnet system. Inderst ligger de små klippeplaneter, yderst finder vi de store gasplaneter, bl.a. kæmpeplaneten Jupiter, og alle planetbanerne ligger i næsten samme plan. Ifølge astronomernes teorier for planetdannelse er det oftest sådan. Men et nyt planetsystem udfordrer teorierne. PS! Generalforsamling PS! Indkalder til ordinær generalforsamling tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 kl. 14.00 i 1520-731. Se dagsorden.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/nyheder/Generalforsamli…> Opslag Ansøgningsfristerne til Det Frie Forskningsråd nærmer sig. Tag kontakt til instituttets videnskabelige koordinator, Mette Alstrup Lie, lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk>, hvis du er i gang med en ansøgning dertil. · DFF | FKK, frist 1. november.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-111-det-frie-forsknin…> · DFF | FTP, frist 4. november.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-411-det-frie-forsknin…> · Alle opslag.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/opslag/> · EU Brokerage Event on KET (Key Enabling Technologies) in Horizon 2020.<http://www.b2match.eu/kets2014/> Nyhedsbreve Nyhedsbrev fra Universitetsledelsen nr. 35/2013.<http://www.au.dk/om/uni/universitetsledelsen/nyhedsbrevuniled/2013/35/> __________ IFA News, week 44 Disorderly planetary system challenges the theories<http://scitech.au.dk/en/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/disorderly-planet…> The planets orbiting our own Sun do so in an orderly system. Rocky planets are on the inside, while the gas giants – including Jupiter – are on the outside, and all the trajectories follow virtually the same plane. This is how it most often commonly takes place, according to the astronomers’ theories for planet formation. However, a newly discovered planetary system is challenging the theories. Annual general meeting in PS! Staff and students’ association PS! calls for the annual general meeting Tuesday 29 October 2013 at 2 pm in 1520-731. Agenda.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/nyheder/Generalforsamli…> Calls The application deadlines for the Danish Council for Independent Research are approaching. Please contact the scientific coordinator of the Department, Mette Alstrup Lie, lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk>, if you plan to submit an application. · DFF | FKK, application deadline 1 November.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-111-det-frie-forsknin…> · DFF | FTP, application deadline 4 November.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-411-det-frie-forsknin…> · All calls.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/en/calls/> · EU Brokerage Event on KET (Key Enabling Technologies) in Horizon 2020.<http://www.b2match.eu/kets2014/> Newsletters News from the Senior Management Team No. 35/2013 (In Danish<http://www.au.dk/om/uni/universitetsledelsen/nyhedsbrevuniled/2013/35/>). Med venlig hilsen / Kind regards Mette Lie -- Mette Alstrup Lie Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 DK-8000 Aarhus C Denmark Office 1522-214 e-mail: lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk> Tel: +45 8715 5607 Mobile: +45 2165 4361

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[vip-all] Årsmøde i Dansk Fysisk Selskab
by Helge Knudsen 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Kære alle, Dansk Fysisk Selskab holder årsmøde 14. november kl. 10.00 - 17.20 på H. C. Ørsted Instituttet aud. 3, NBI, Københavns Universitet - hvor man kan høre en række spændende indlæg om bl.a.: Ultrafast science Grafen - det nye vidundermateriale Hvad er topologiske isolatorer Nyt fra Curiosity på Mars, Dark matter Hvad får vi ud af neutrino eksperimentet på Antarktis Fysik-olympiaden i Danmark 2013 og mere.. Der er også generalforsamling for Dansk Fysisk Selskab kl. 13-14. Se mere om programmet på www.dfs.nbi.dk<http://www.dfs.nbi.dk> Der vil være rejsestøtte til 10 IFA kandidatstudenter og del A studenter til og fra mødet. Den udloddes efter "først til mølle.." princippet ved henvendelse på e-mail til undertegnede. Med venlig hilsen, Helge Knudsen Helge Knudsen Prof. (lektor msk) Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120, DK-8000, Aarhus C, Denmark Office: +45 8715 5596 Cell: +45 2338 2411 [IFA logo blue small]

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[vip-all] Reminder: Strømafbrydelse i bygning 1525 i weekend
by Ruth Laursen 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Reminder. Vh ruth Fra: tap-all.phys [mailto:tap-all.phys-bounces@maillist.au.dk] På vegne af Ruth Laursen Sendt: 9. oktober 2013 14:39 Til: tap-all.phys(a)maillist.au.dk<mailto:tap-all.phys@maillist.au.dk>; vip-all.phys(a)maillist.au.dk<mailto:vip-all.phys@maillist.au.dk>; phd-all.phys(a)maillist.au.dk<mailto:phd-all.phys@maillist.au.dk> Emne: [tap-all] Strømafbrydelse i bygning 1525 Kære alle Strømmen til Bygning 1525 afbrydes i weekenden i uge 43 Dvs. fra fredag d. 25. oktober kl 16.00 til mandag d. 28. kl 7.00 Det skyldes en udskiftning af hovedtavlen. Dear all The electrical power will be shut down during the weekend in week 43. I.e. from Friday 25th October at 4 PM until Monday 28th October at 7 AM. This is due to a replacement of the main switch panel. Best regards Anders S. Damgaard Head of construction and maintenance group Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Aarhus Ny Munkegade 120 DK-8000 Århus C, Denmark Tel. dir.: +45 8715 5701 Mobile: +45 3076 0788 e-mail: asd(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:asd@phys.au.dk> office: 1523-213A www.phys.au.dk<http://www.phys.au.dk/> ******************************* Ruth Laursen Head of Department Administration Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 8000 Aarhus C Denmark e-mail: ruth(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:ruth@phys.au.dk> Office: 1522-212 Mobile: + 45 2338 2335 Telephone: +45 8715 5652

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[vip-all] Husk at tilmelde dig til Knowledge Exchange konferencen den 14. november 2013!
by Lise Marie Frohn 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Kære Alle Jeg sender dig hermed invitationen til den interne konference om videnudveksling for forskere på Aarhus Universitet. Hvis du allerede har set den, så send gerne videre til din kollega. Tilmeldingsfristen er den 31. oktober - konferencen er gratis, og det er her, du har mulighed for at blive inspireret og komme med input til, hvordan vi bedst muligt skaber rammerne for videnudveksling i praksis på AU. Med venlig hilsen Lise Frohn (AU Viden, konferencekoordinator) Please forward this invitation to your colleagues at AU [Banner revideret viden konference - exchange knowledge] Invitation How do you best exchange your knowledge with collaborators outside Aarhus University (AU)? We would like to invite you and your colleagues from your department to attend the Knowledge Exchange Day 2013, where you will get the opportunity to exchange and develop ideas on how to exchange knowledge in practice. As knowledge exchange activities are one of the strategic focus areas of Aarhus University, the aim of the conference is to increase awareness and interest internally at the university. At the conference you will be introduced to innovative examples of knowledge exchange between AU and external parties such as authorities, companies and organisations, as well as to examples of cutting edge knowledge exchange in an international context. Two keynote speakers from abroad and eight of your own colleagues from AU will inspire you with case stories and debates. AU hosts this conference on knowledge exchange on 14 November 2013 at the Lakeside Lecture Theatres (Søauditorierne). The event is free and includes a free networking dinner at Turbinehallen. Programme The day will start with presentations by Professor Mick Wallis, University of Leeds and Executive Director Heideh Fattaey, Stanford University on their experiences with knowledge exchange. Eight case stories of knowledge exchange at AU will follow. The afternoon will offer two sessions which give you the opportunity to discuss in depth the practical and scientific aspects of knowledge exchange: · Session 1: Collaboration with large enterprises · Session 2: Collaboration with small and medium sized businesses · Session 3: Innovation collaboration · Session 4: Collaboration with public authorities · Session 5: Collaboration with the civil society (organisations, citizens) You can find more information about the event and sign up at http://conferences.au.dk/knowledgeexchange/ The registration deadline is 31 October 2013 When 14 November 2013, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Followed by a free networking dinner at 6:00 pm. Where The Lakeside Lecture Theatres (Søauditorierne), Building 1250, Bartholins Allé 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C. Stands During the day, you will have the possibility of meeting your administrative support staff, who will be available at their stands. They will explain how they can support you in your knowledge exchange process. Contact For practical information, please contact PA Tina Hjort Hansen, Phone: (+45) 2022 3512 or E-mail: thh(a)sun.au.dk<mailto:thh@sun.au.dk> For information regarding the programme, please contact Senior Consultant Lise Marie Frohn, Phone: (+45) 8715 8454 or E-mail: lmf(a)adm.au.dk<mailto:lmf@adm.au.dk> We look forward to your attendance and contribution at the Knowledge Exchange Day and hope to create the best knowledge exchange practice which will benefit us all. The very best regards, Allan Flyvbjerg, Dean of knowledge exchange Jan Ifversen, Vice dean of knowledge exchange, Arts Kurt Nielsen, Vice dean of knowledge exchange, Science and Technology Michael Hasenkam, Vice dean of knowledge exchange, Health Frank Pedersen, Vice dean of knowledge exchange, School of Business and Social Sciences Allan Flyvbjerg Dean Cell: +45 51779548 Office: +45 8715 2034 E-mail: alf(a)adm.au.dk<mailto:alf@adm.au.dk> Health, Aarhus University Ndr. Ringgade 1 DK-8000 Aarhus C Denmark http://health.au.dk<http://health.au.dk/> [Beskrivelse: Beskrivelse: afsender_logo] Lise Marie Frohn Chefkonsulent AU Viden Backoffice Emdrup Email lmf(a)adm.au.dk<mailto:lmf@adm.au.dk> Tlf +45 87 15 84 54 Mobil +45 30 78 31 75

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[vip-all] Fwd: It-driftsforstyrrelse den 26. - 27. oktober UDSAT/IT interruption on 26 – 27 October POSTPONED
by Ruth Laursen 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

For your information. /Ruth ******************************************** Ruth Laursen Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 DK - 8000 Aarhus C From: Driftstatus, AU IT Sent: 22. oktober 2013 10:13 Subject: It-driftsforstyrrelse den 26. - 27. oktober UDSAT/IT interruption on 26 – 27 October POSTPONED AU IT’s planlagte vedligeholdelsesarbejde af universitetets it-systemer i weekenden den 26. og 27. oktober er blevet udsat til januar 2014. Det nærmere tidspunkt planlægger AU IT med både hovedområderne og administrationen. Udsættelsen skyldes, at forskningsrådene har ansøgningsfrist den 29. og 30. oktober og de internationale udvekslingsstuderende har ansøgningsfrist den 1. november. Derudover er det midt i eksamensperioden på Science and Technology. AU’s it-systemer vil derfor IKKE være ude af drift i weekenden den 26. og 27. oktober. Vi beklager ulejligheden. Venlig hilsen AU IT, Aarhus Universitet <image001.jpg> ----------------------- AU IT’s planned maintenance work on the university’s IT systems in the weekend 26 and 27 October has been postponed to January 2014. AU IT will plan the exact date with the main academic areas and the administration. The postponement is due to the fact that the Councils of Research have deadline for applications on 29 and 30 October and the international exchange students have deadline for applications on 1 November. Additionally, there are exams at Science and Technology. Therefore, AU’s IT systems will NOT be out of operation in the weekend 26 and 27 October. Sorry for the inconvenience. Kind regards, AU IT, Aarhus University <image001.jpg>

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[vip-all] IFA-nyt, uge 43 / IFA News, week 43
by Mette Alstrup Lie 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Læs følgende nyheder for uge 43: Aarhus ser langt efter stjerner igen<http://scitech.au.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/vis/artikel/aarhus-ser-langt-efter-stj…> Fire fysikstuderende fra Aarhus Universitet har moderniseret Ole Rømer-Observatoriets store kikkert, så den nu formår at observere fjerne og lyssvage himmellegemer. Informationsmøde tirsdag den 22. oktober kl. 9.15. Institutlederen holderen informationsmøde i FYS. AUD. tirsdag den 22. oktober kl. 9.15. Dagsordenen er en update på hvad der er aktuelt her og nu, såsom: · Økonomi · Opfølgning på Psykisk APV · KPI (Key Performance Indicator) · MUS samtaler i efteråret · Tenure Track Der er kaffe/the og rundstykker uden for auditoriet fra kl. 9.00, og da der er et andet møde i gang i auditoriet indtil 9.10, beder vi jer venligst vente med at gå ind til kl. 9.10. PS! Generalforsamling PS! Indkalder til ordinær generalforsamling tirsdag den 29. oktober 2013 kl. 14.00 i 1520-731. Se dagsorden.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/nyheder/Generalforsamli…> Dagsordener LSU-møde, 22.10.2013.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/dagsorden-lsu-moede-22102013/> Institutforum, 22.10.2013.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/dagsorden-institutforum-22102013/> Internationalt Center tilbyder Relocation Service til internationale forskere Relocation Service tilbydes som en særlig hjælp ved ansættelse af internationale forskere. Målet er bl.a. at styrke AU’s muligheder for at tiltrække og fastholde stærke internationale forskere.Servicen omfatter bl.a. hjælp til boligsøgning, hjælp til medfølgende familier samt information om at leve og arbejde i Danmark herunder forsikring, sygesikring og skat. Læs mere på www.ias.au.dk/relocationservice<http://www.ias.au.dk/relocationservice>. Opslag Ansøgningsfristerne til Det Frie Forskningsråd nærmer sig. Tag kontakt til instituttets videnskabelige koordinator, Mette Alstrup Lie, lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk>, hvis du planlægger en ansøgning dertil. · DFF | FNU, frist 28. oktober.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-2810-det-frie-forskni…> · DFF | FKK, frist 1. november.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-111-det-frie-forsknin…> · DFF | FTP, frist 4. november.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-411-det-frie-forsknin…> · Alle opslag.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/opslag/> · EU Brokerage Event on KET (Key Enabling Technologies) in Horizon 2020.<http://www.b2match.eu/kets2014/> __________ IFA News, week 43 Aarhus takes a close look at the stars once more<http://scitech.au.dk/en/current-affairs/news/show/artikel/aarhus-ser-langt-…> Four physics students at Aarhus University have modernised the large telescope at the Ole Rømer Observatory, so it is now possible to observe faint and distant celestial bodies. Information meeting Tuesday 22 October at 9:15 The head of department will be holding an information meeting in Phys. Aud. Tuesday 22 October at 9:15. The agenda will be an update on current issues such as: · Economy · Follow-up on the psychological workplace assessment · KPI (Key Performance Indicator) · Staff Development Dialogues (SDD) during the autumn · Tenure Track Coffee/tea and bread rolls will be served outside Phys. Aud. from 9:00. Since there will be another meeting in the auditorium until 9:10, we kindly ask you to wait outside until 9:10. Annual general meeting in PS! Staff and students’ association PS! calls for the annual general meeting Tuesday 29 October 2013 at 2 pm in 1520-731. Agenda.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/nyheder/Generalforsamli…> Agendas Local Liaison Committee meeting, 22.10.2013.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/dagsorden-lsu-moede-22102013/> Department Forum, 22.10.2013.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/dagsorden-institutforum-22102013/> The International Centre offers Relocation Service for international researchers The International Centre offers a special Relocation Service in connection with employment of international researchers. The aim is, among other things, to strengthen AU’s ability to attract and keep competent international researchers. The service comprises assistance with housing, assistance to accompanying family and information on living and working in Denmark including insurance, health insurance and TAX. Read more: www.ias.au.dk/relocationservice<http://www.ias.au.dk/relocationservice>. Calls The application deadlines for the Danish Council for Independent Research are approaching. Please contact the scientific coordinator of the Department, Mette Alstrup Lie, lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk>, if you plan to submit an application. · DFF | FNU, application deadline 28 October.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-2810-det-frie-forskni…> · DFF | FKK, application deadline 1 November.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-111-det-frie-forsknin…> · DFF | FTP, application deadline 4 November.<http://phys.au.dk/aktuelt/nyhed/artikel/bemaerk-frist-411-det-frie-forsknin…> · All calls.<http://phys.medarbejdere.au.dk/en/calls/> · EU Brokerage Event on KET (Key Enabling Technologies) in Horizon 2020.<http://www.b2match.eu/kets2014/> Med venlig hilsen / Kind regards Mette Lie -- Mette Alstrup Lie Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 DK-8000 Aarhus C Denmark Office 1522-214 e-mail: lie(a)phys.au.dk<mailto:lie@phys.au.dk> Tel: +45 8715 5607 Mobile: +45 2165 4361

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[vip-all] I dag har vi afskedsreception for Jørgen Bøttiger
by Ruth Laursen 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Det er kl. 14 i Nanohuset. Vh ruth ******************************* Ruth Laursen Head of Department Administration Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 8000 Aarhus C Denmark e-mail: ruth(a)phys.au.dk Office: 1522-212 Mobile: + 45 2338 2335 Telephone: +45 8715 5652

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