Particle Physics

W particle produced in a collision in the ATLAS experiment, triggered by Weizmann-made detectors (red lines). Image: the ATLAS Experiment at CERN

Where Does Mass Come From?

30.08.2010

Particle Physics

The hunt is on for solving the riddle of the source of mass in the Universe

Prof. Lucio Frydman. Super-sensitive, ultra-fast

Symphony in a Second

01.10.2007

Particle Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science

A combined method for ultra-fast MRI promises new research possibilities

Opposites Interfere

Opposites Interfere

26.07.2007

Particle Physics, Quantum Physics

In a classic physics experiment, photons (light particles), electrons, or any other quantum particles are fired, one at a time, at a sheet with two...

Prof. Jacob Anglister and Osnat Rosen. Two forms of HIV

Changing the Plan of Attack

01.05.2007

Particle Physics, Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology

A tiny shift in a protein fragment changes HIV

An Israeli-Pakistani team at the “Atlas” experimental station

Black Holes in the Lab

01.10.2006

Particle Physics

The biggest physics experiement ever undertaken is about to begin. Weizmann Institute scientists will have front-row seats

Countries in the SESAME project

Beaming across the Border

01.05.2006

Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Structural Biology, Environment, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications

A particle accelerator being built in Jordan may serve to accelerate peace in the region

First Matter

First Matter

02.10.2005

Particle Physics

A recreation of the first matter in the Universe suggests it may have behaved like a liquid

Prof. Yitzhak Maron. Creating a hot, dense plasma

And Energy for All

01.05.2005

Particle Physics

How does one harness a tiger to a shopping cart? Contain explosive energy in a bottle? And why do it?

Prof. Shaul Hanany. The end of the world as we know it

Peeking Back in Time

01.10.2004

Astrophysics, Particle Physics

Scientists more or less agree on how the Universe began. But how will it end?

Top (l-r): Dr. Ernesto Lozano-Tellechea, Dr. Shesansu Sekhar Pal, Prof. Micha Berkooz, Prof. Ofer Aharony. Middle: Dr. Bartomeu Fiol, Dori Reichmann, Tomer Volansky. Bottom: Assaf Patir, Boaz Katz

Life on a String

31.08.2004

Particle Physics

Physicists are striving to show that all known particles are the product of an ancient component, which they’ve dubbed a “string,” and that all the...

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Dr. Amnon Bar-Shir

Dr. Amnon Bar-Shir

Prof. Leeor Kronik

Prof. Leeor Kronik

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Prof. Shafrira Goldwasser

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The Weizmann Institute of Science Receives $50 Million from the Azrieli Foundation to Help Humanity Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain

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