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JHU Abstract 2014-Antimatter: History, Theory, Detection, and Potential Applications

Antimatter: History, Theory, Detection, and Potential Applications Shaina Furman (Towson High School), Sylvie Hullinger (Towson High School), James Miller (Towson High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson High School) , Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)  …

JHU Abstract 2014-The Cosmic Microwave Background

The Cosmic Microwave Background Michael Mistretta (Hereford High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson High School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)   My research was focused on learning more about the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and the information…

JHU Abstract 2014-Measuring Average Muon Decay Time Using Cosmic Ray Detector

Measuring Average Muon Decay Time Using Cosmic Ray Detector Luke Bender (Towson High School), Adam Der (Hereford High School), Shaina Furman (Towson High School), Michael Mistretta (Hereford High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson High School), Dr. Morris Swartz (…

JHU Abstract 2014-Searching for the Origins of Cosmic Rays

Searching for the Origins of Cosmic Rays   Anthony Fedorchak (Marriotts Ridge High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson High School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)   The purpose of my research was to investigate the currently accepted source of cosmic…

JHU Abstract 2014-Reconstructing Bosons and Mesons Using Data from CMS

Reconstructing Mass of W, Z Bosons and J/Psi Meson Using CMS Data   Adam Der (Hereford High School)  Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson high School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)                 The purpose of this research was to reconstruct the mass of the…

JHU Abstract 2014-Gamma Ray Bursts

Gamma Ray Bursts   Luke Bender (Towson High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson high School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)     The purpose of this research was to learn as much as possible about the history, cause, and effects of gamma ray bursts as…

JHU Abstract 2014-The Physics of Medical Detection Devices, Specifically MRI

The Physics of Medical Detection Devices, Specifically MRI   Emily Larkin (Hereford High School),  Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School),  Tyler Bradley (Towson High School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University) 8/8/14                  The study of medicine is applied physics. As doctors use…

JHU Abstract 2014-The Accelerated Expansion of the Universe

The Accelerated Expansion of the Universe Derek Bierly (Hereford High School), Danny Mahoney (Hereford High School), Jeremy Smith (Hereford High School), Tyler Bradley (Towson High School), Dr. Morris Swartz (Johns Hopkins University)   The purpose of our research was to provide evidence for the…