River RoblesTeamwork makes the x-ray laser workWhat the world’s most powerful x-ray lasers can teach us about the power of teamwork and healthy communication.Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
River RoblesReaching the speed of light: the first 99% is the easy partModern particle accelerators can boost electrons to 99% the speed of light in a few centimeters: so why are some accelerators a mile long?Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
River RoblesThe Doppler effect in a bit more detailLet’s talk about special relativity.Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
River RoblesAmbulances and x-ray lasersWhy an ambulance siren changes pitch after it drives past you, and how the same effect enables the world’s most powerful x-ray lasers.Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
River RoblesWelcome to the wonderful world of particle accelerators (and some other things every now and then)My name is River — at the moment I’m a PhD student in Applied Physics at Stanford University, where I do research in a field called…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023