PLAY | 29.May.2009

Diamond Light Source

OK. So I spent Saturday at the Diamond Light Source Synchrotron facility, not far from the office, trying to get my head around what the synchrotron actually does! The basics go a little like this...

"Particles called electrons are generated in an electron gun, they are then accelerated up to very high speeds through a series of three particle accelerators. These are the linear accelerator, the booster synchrotron and the large storage ring. The storage ring uses magnets to steer the electrons around the ring. As the electron passes through each magnet it loses energy in the form of light. This light is then channelled out of the storage ring wall and into the experimental stations, called beamlines. The light is then used in a wide range of applications, from structural biology through fundamental physics and chemistry to cultural heritage."

Thankfully it was also an arts open day, exhibiting works by the community and the artists in residence, so I didn't feel quite so overwhelmed by the science!

PLAY | 26.May.2009

Here & There

An amazing horizonless projection of Manhattan, looking both up and downtown. Both beautiful and informative!  //Link

WORK | 05.May.2009

Crucible goes live

The Crucible Industrial Design website went live today, take a look! //Link