2003 Nuclear Physics Gordon Conference; July 20-25, 2003; Colby College, Waterville, MN

Gordon Research Conferences, East Greenwich RI

Investigators

Abstract

The principal objective of the Gordon Research Conference on Nuclear Physics is to provide the international community of nuclear scientists with a unique forum in which the most recent developments and results in this field can be presented, extensively discussed and criticized. A prime objective of this conference is to ensure that discussions are conducted in a manner that will invite vigorous and open interactionsbetween scientists and provke new, and sometimes speculative, ideas for future research Generous time is allocated for such discussions and the site location and conference activities successfully promote their occurrence. The proposed goals require the participation of a signifcant number of the leaders in this field. These include both internationall recognized senior scientists from around the world and the young and rising stars. The participation of younger scientists is essential to address the future manpowwer needs of this rapidly changing field. Therefore, bright and promising postdoctoral researchers and graduate students have been specially selected for participation in this conference and encouraged to present their ideas. Their participation in this conference provides them with unique and extensive access to the leaders in their field, exposes them to new research opportunities and techniques and helps prepare them for the leadership roles they will assume in the future. The conference will examine various topics of current interest in nuclear physics, including the role of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) in heavy ion, hadronic electrono/muon, and neutrino physics.