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03/25/1999

Caltech observes brightest gamma-ray burst so far

Robert Tindol

An extraordinarily bright cosmic gamma-ray flash turns out to be the most energetic one measured so far, according to a team of astronomers from the California Institute of Technology.

03/11/1999

Caltech astronomer elected president of the American Astronomical Society

Robert Tindol

Anneila Sargent, professor of astronomy at the California Institute of Technology and director of Caltech's Owens Valley Radio Observatory, has been elected president of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).

02/22/1999

New electron states observed by Caltech physicists

Robert Tindol

Caltech physicists have succeeded in forcing electrons to flow in an unusual way never previously observed in nature or in the lab.

11/26/1998

New study explains motions of the Emerson fault in the years following the Landers earthquake

Robert Tindol

For geophysicists, the 7.3–magnitude Landers earthquake of June 28, 1992 has yielded much in terms of understanding the basic mechanisms of seismic events. A new study appearing in this week's Science provides a new model to explain why the ground near the fault gradually shifted the first few years after the main shock. The work could be used in the future for the analysis of earthquake hazard.?

10/27/1998

David Goodstein Awarded 1999 Oersted Medal

Sue McHugh

he California Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that David Goodstein has been awarded the 1999 Oersted Medal by the American Association of Physics Teachers. The medal is to be presented at the Association's annual meeting in Anaheim next year.

10/22/1998

Caltech physicists achieve first bona fide quantum teleportation

Robert Tindol

Physicists at the California Institute of Technology, joined by an international collaboration, have succeeded in the first true teleportation of a quantum state. Caltech physicists achieve first bona fide quantum teleportation October 1998 98

10/13/1998

Galileo data shows Jupiter's lightning associated with low-pressure regions

Robert Tindol

Images of Jupiter's night side taken by the Galileo spacecraft reveal that the planet's lightning is controlled by the large-scale atmospheric circulation and is associated with low-pressure regions.

09/04/1998

Crust of Tibetan Plateau is being squeezed by India and Asia, new study shows

Robert Tindol

Geophysicists have discovered why there are high plains and mountains in the Himalayas for trekkers to trek on. According to new data, the soft crust of the Tibetan Plateau is being squeezed like an accordion between the harder crusts of India and Asia.

09/01/1998

Tom Apostol Wins Trevor Evans Award

Sue McHugh

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07/15/1998

Thomas Tombrello named Caltech PMA division chair

Robert Tindol

The California Institute of Technology Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of physics professor Thomas A. Tombrello chair of the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.

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