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(But Another Pictural Revisionist History) - SUMMER SEMESTER 2001 | ||
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The Tables Have Arrived (Graduate elite, Dudley, supervises the arrive of the Newport optical tables; the end to an epic tragedy!) Doors and door frames; elevators and cables; responsibilities and cost. Administration and purchasing; vendors and bids; all is lost. Physical Plant, multiple persons; tables just sit there, phone calls are made. We can't do it, who is liable; the laser sits idle, but grad students get paid. Take out a window, order a crane; thread the needle, only a little pain. Time to leave, everything is done; what's the outcome, no one's left sane! | |
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Dansker & Physicist Hosts Quite An Extravaganza
Jonas, expert in both quantum theory and downhill skiing, brings quite a diverse group (from across Europe) together at his abode. As the evening unfolded, various Danes and other, partook in numerous keg-stands. This afforded but another opportunity for a Outdoor Recreations Club reunion, as members of the Whitewater Escapade assemble at Jonas's home. | |
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A Send Off For Dr. Wolfson (Visiting Scientist And Expert In Long Range Semiclassical Dynamics In Ocean Acoustic Waveguides) Before Mike could leave for the University of Washington, he had to organized a splendid celebration at the Franzs' Home. The festivities were complete with a plethora of alcoholic beverages... SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!!!! This photo documentary details one particular ultrafast vibrational spectroscopist's debauchery as he consumes numerous SHOTS. Mike Wolfson was well aware that he would not be allowed to leave the village of Pullman, WA, if he didn't finish the litter bottle of Absolut Volka. Various other personalities (including but not limited to graduate students, faculty, visiting scientists, and technical staff) from the Physics department were present at this omnifarious affair. |
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The Conclusion of the Solid State Class
The members of the esteemed Solid State Class bring closure to the semester by enlightening our minds on various advanced topics in Solid State Theory. Topics covered included: Dislocation Motion, Archeological Metallurgy, Consequences of Left-Handed Media, Bioceramics, Structure and Properties of Fullerenes, Quantum Dots, Surfaces do Matter, Molecular Semiconductors, Superconductivity and the Instability of the Fermi Sea, Planarization of para-Quaterphenyl under Pressure, Laser Action through Various Solids, and finally, the Wave Packet Theory of Pump Probe Experiments During Impulsive Excitation! | |
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Moscow Pullman Pub Crawl 2001 (Your official resource from the 6th Annual Pub Crawl) Prepare yourself for excessive displays of debaucher where all capable persons (excluding those said persons married and any of the attached variety that wished not to be tempted) partook in nothing but the best in crawling! Your almighty, co-Pub-Crawl-coordinator, here... welcoming you to relive, pictorially, the greatest Pub Crawl in the Pullman-Moscow metropolitan area!!! (I'm fibbing just a little... I'm not almighty!) :P This event isn't exactly sanctioned by Wazzu or any other authority figure type organization but I don't believe there exists any such persons who wouldn't have been super down with it. Anyway, as it turns out, it's actually a forum for which numerous literati would have the opportunity to interact with various intelligentsia from across the Palouse! | |
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Escapades to Spokane, WA Ohhh... but another, excursion to Eastern WA largest city. After taking in a few movies downtown, we proceed to the Spokane Airport to foregather with our compatriot, Wei Wei. Once again, we were amazed by the dazzling display of driving skill as featured in this photo account of Zhang Weiya (expert in quantum theory). Btw: Yes, we did stop at Paul's FAVORITE rest area just before entering the outskirts of Spokane! Past Expeditions Include: | |
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Partying At The Snake River (Save the Dams!!!!!) After assembling at a little known convenience store in the bustling metropolis of Pullman, we headed out to the Snake... for nothing but the finest in world class frisbee; whereupon, certain said graduate elite, went about challenging the very laws of gravitation in defying feats of aerial acrobatics! After which, we consumed various ethnic foods from such localities as Spain (oranges?) to the vast reaches of the motherland, Russia. This afforded us another opportunity to display are uncanny control over the forces of nature by the production and subjugation of various plasmas. (Past Pyrotechnics) |
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(Another Pictural Revisionist History) - SPRING SEMESTER 2001 | ||
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Reading, Pennsylvania
After various excursions in the Pacific Northwest, it was time to visit Me Familia ("my little buddies" can be seen to the left) along with various intellectuals including brother Brian (exponent of the Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin) and brother Jeff (technician in Okinawan boxing). |
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Extravaganza With Mr. & Mrs. Franz And Company (A Very Festive Gathering of Grads and Visiting Scientists) The evening began with the consumption of a number of alcoholic beverages after which various literary "classics" were presented to all those attending. This social gathering offered but another opportunity to organize winter outdoor activities. SKIING!!! All in all, the Franzs did an excellent job hosting this affair. Note: Everyone is served beverages at the House-o-Franz!!!! | |
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Whitewater, Canada (Brought you by the Winter Sports Club) SKIING, SKIING, SKIING!!!!! After a short stunt over the boarder into British Columbia, we made are way to Nelson. Our adventures included late nights partying with Canuks, early mornings curving fresh powder at Whitewater, and an evening excursion to the aquatic center (hot tub); All this, along with the partaking in Nelson's finest Italian cuisine! BTW: They let me back into the country!!! (Big Mistake) I still have unclassified access to Energy Defense Facilities! | |
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2001 Birthday Festivities
Once again, the grads assemble for but another birthday extravaganza hosted by the Hoffmans. At this event, a number of ethnic foods were presented along with my legendary Lynnchburg Lemonades!!! The evening ended (what I can remember of it...) with the consumption of a bottle of 12 year old Scotch Whiskey. Excellent then! (Past Birthday Fest) |
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Solid State Day "A Celebration In Crystals" This exposition included members of the esteemed Solid State Class along with various other intellectuals from the Department of Physics (plus an honored guest!). After the acquisition of a university van, the crystal revelers proceeded to Kellogg, ID; home of the Silver Mountain Ski Resort. Only after our long and intensive apprenticeship in the study of crystallography, were the worthy members of the Physics 463 Class able to peak into the inner temple of knowledge and truly appreciate this event. | |
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(A Pictural Revisionist History) - FALL SEMESTER 2000 | ||
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The 1st Year Students Meet the 2nd Year Students
"The 2nd Year Grads would like to welcome you to join in some merriment, which will take place Sat, Sept. 8, 2000. The event will include the barbecuing of various foods, playing pool, and plenty of whimsical dialog. This will all take place at my abode, north of campus. (1580 N.E. Merman Dr.)" What an excellent way to begin the Fall Semester by hosting a BBQ at the homestead. Burgers and sausages were grilled along with fresh strawberry daiquiris. | |
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Local Vibrational Modes
Physical Chemistry / Material Science Seminar Series Friday, Octorber 27, 4:10 p.m., Fulmer 150 Speaker: Christopher Dudley; Topic: "Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with diamond anvil cells offers high sensitivity for small sample sizes. Low levels of impurities that have similar structures to the host matrix can still be detected from differences in vibrational modes. Benzene-d6 in benzene is easily detected. Peak shifts from the carbon-hydrogen stretch modes to those of the carbon-deuterium modes is evident in the spectrum." (Refreshments were provided at 3:50 p.m. in Fulmer 150!!!) | |
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Hallows Eve Festivities
Geology graduate students, Pam and Holly, hosted another excellent Geophysical Consortium. After a short discussion of the Snowball Earth and Early Animal Evolution, things progressed to the point were it became quite evident that not only are these geologist experts in Pleistocene glacial floods but they are also exponents of "Still Art"!!! Pam and Holly's Last Extravaganza featured various personalities, dressed in 70's regalia, from the friendly confines of the Multi-Million Dollar Webster, home of the very Physical Sciences! | |
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Another Special Issue of the Dud Files And Lost Pictures From the Archives Dudley, Optoelectronics Researcher and Expert in FTIR (exceptional expertise in benzene-d6), Chemist, Avid Painter, and Connoisseur of Fine Whiskey, once again, captures various events in time for another presentation of the Dud-Files!!! Presented within is a haphazard selection of pictures lost in time... |
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Hallows Eve Celebration Continue...
The Hoffmans host a wondrously festive group gathering which included one of Paul's curiously sweet home brews. After the exchanging of recipes, we proceeded to view a new release (with color distortion, acourse). With Hallows Eve upon us, The Heads, Dudley, and I visited Christa, an expert in genetics and cell biology. After discussing the prospects of utilizing hybrids in particular experiments, we went about harassing trick-or-treaters along with a viewing of a "scary" movie! We concluded the evening by visiting various establishments in downtown Pullman. | |
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From Fourier Optics To Femtosecond Optical Techniques... "The Fourier transform of a Fourier transform of a function is that function with negative arguments..." From the shift theorem to the convolution, from autocorrelations to crosscorrelations, the Graduate Group once again finds themselves at the Casa de Nuke. |
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(But Another Pictural Revisionist History) - SUMMER BREAK 2000 | |
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The Completion Of The Spring Semester (A Haphazard Aggregation Of Experiences In Time...) The climax of the semester occurred during the Electrodynamics Final Exam; A short exam (scheduled for a timely 4 hours), its purpose was to test our general cognition of Electromagnetics. Immediately following, the first year graduate group celebrated by corrupting Paul's virgin desk space (see pictures within!) Now with one year of academics completed, we proceeded to begin our research. But our merriment isn't complete without at least a few outdoor events including the Physics BBQ and various festivities at Paul's Abode! |
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Physics 551 Quantum Theory II Class BBQ (Hosted by Dr. Citrin) An excellent time was had by the Graduate Group at Dr. Citrin's abode!!! Dr. Citrin is not only an expert at the propagation of light through quantum wells but he also displayed his expertise at the fabrication of carbon based compounds in an approximately quasi-static isothermal blackbody cavity. While partaking of this exceptional feast, the Grads engaged in wimsical dialog. (Note: This event may have marked the discovery of another form of primate!) |
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Road Trip To Spokane, WA And Partying With Juefei Gan Bei!!!! A dazzling display of driving skill is featured in this photo account of Zhang Weiya, stunt driver extra ordinaire!!! (His driving Gung Fu is top-notch, the best, number one.) Once Weiya delivered us (accompanying was my former brother in the lab, Fusion Energy Researcher and Self-Organized Criticality Expert, Mike Sachtjen) to Spokane, WA. (Also featuring but another adventure of the Graduate Group hosted by Zhou Juefei. A wondrous traditional Chinese feast was held at his abode.) |
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Dent Bridge - A Part Of The Very Scenic Northern Idaho With a former participant of the Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowship as my guide, the tour de Idaho commenced with its ultimate conclusion at the Dent Suspension Bridge. One of the many wonders of Idaho (i.e. we wonder why the hell it was build in the middle of "nowhere"!!!) that's centered in beautiful Clearwater. The journey took us through various localities with total populations that could fit (comfortably!) in the lecture halls of Webster. (Note: Potatoes are not grown in Northern Idaho!) |
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Droogs - Team P-Funk Assaults The Pacific Northwest After past successes with rushing the protected area at the heavily guarded Y12 Energy Defense Facility, Team P-Funk assembles in the very scenic northern Idaho. After our encounter with our fellow droog at his very plush condo in Moscow we proceed to the Ultafast Dynamics Lab, located in the Multi-Million Dollar Webster. From there, Team P-Funk assaulted Spokane, WA (among other things...) were we experience quite a bit of American culture. Day two centered around our ERULF reunion with Y12 elite, Melanie. |
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4th of July Festivities in Pullman, WA As my fellow droog and roommate (quite correctly) informed me that every 4th of July celebration must include a barbecue; and my new apartment was the perfect locality! After engaging in all available vices (Tennessee Charcoal Mellowed Whiskey, Various Amber Ales, Shots of Tequila (Blue Agave), along with Ascots imported from Republica Dominicana!!!) Next, we made our way to Sunnyside Park for the Pullman 4th of July Extravaganza. There we partied with the "KingPins" and concluded with fireworks synchronized to music. Considering the size of the small village of Pullman, I would have to say that the display was "not sa bad!" |
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The Unofficial Site Of The Moscow-Pullman Pub Crawl 2000 "...Ever since man first enjoyed the pleasure of drinking nectar or juice that had gone a bit bad, and felt the warm blanket of drunkenness, the Pub Crawl has been in our universal consciousness..." Pub Crawl Coordinator With the addition of a number of this years graduate elite to the pub crawlers, the event overstepped the bounds of respectable enjoyment of beverages and transformed into an orgy of erotic activities. "To deny our own impulses, is to deny that which makes us human." (This site contains material not intended for persons below the age of 18.) The Moscow-Pullman Pub Crawl 2000 G - Rated Site |
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(A Pictural Revisionist History in Washington State - 2000) | |
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The Beginnings Of Another Semester of Trials and Tribulations
Before the onset of another semester of hardships we had to partake in a modest amount of revery at the Dudley Estate. After a dramatic viewing of Willow, it was off to classes as usual. The pictures within detail the above stated adventures including the members of the Brotherhood of Webster 332 engaging in extensive studies concerning conservation of momentum. This just confirms the dedication the graduate elite has for demonstrating the validity of the conversations laws, which dictate the allowable processes that can occur in the universe. |
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The Tournament of Champions Sponsored by the Members of Webster, Room 332! A battle of the minds occurs on the 3rd Floor of Webster, as graduate students and professors alike, push the limits of what's physically allowable in scattering. As one dimensional collisions progress to the main body problem, the participants demonstrate their ultimate understanding of the Mechanical Universe! Equipt with the Laws of Momentum Conservation, not only is the translational motion observed, but so are the spin properties. As the tournament progression, we know that ultimately, there can only be ONE! Please Note: The purchase date for the Hot Tub is still pending. |
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THE "D"-FILES Sponsored by Graduate Elite, Chris Dudley, Member: Room 332! The Dud Files are a conglomeration of pictures taken by Laboratory Instructor for Physics 101. These pictures detail a number of insights on the various personalities / activities / and characteristics of the Graduate Group. Dudley, armed with his new digital camera, captures a number of revealing pictures for your ultimate enjoyment. |
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Birthday Festivities Sponsored by Paul and Tarah at their abode! Three questionable characters (Xavier, Paul, & Weiya) where brought together (like three quarks) to bring about the necessity for a grandiose celebration. These three quarks all celebrated their birthdays during this event. (one particular birthday was calculated from the moon calendar!) This event also marked the opening of some spectacular ale as produced by Paul Hoffman, electro-optics expert. As day turned to night, the events became quite "risque"... |
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Maxwell Stress Tensor??? (We have all been under quite a bit of stress...) 
The semester progressed to the beginning of the midterm examinations!!! As everyone prepares we find that there isn't time for any normal activities. But this extensive preparation comes at a very heavy cost... our sanity! (and our health!) The pictures within detail our capacious psychosis.
NOTE: I really hope the physics department won't be too surprised with us when we are seen with boxes on our heads!!! |
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Spring Break Barbecue!!! (Brought to you by the Physics Department) The Department was gracious enough to fund our barbecue with the attendance of a prospective graduate student. This event initiated the beginning of Spring Break and as such, we found it necessary to grill up some steaks along with the consumption of various alcoholic beverages! Upon the conclusion of the feast, we went about engaging in various forms of merriment. Seen in the exposure to the left, Dr. Wei begins preparations for her debut in the United States Air Forces Vomit Comet, were she will continue various studies in acoustics during apparent weightlessness! |
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St. Patrick's Day At the United States Department of Energy and Ricos Dr. Wang invited the first semester graduate group to the United States Department of Energy National Laboratory in Tri-Cites, WA. Upon our safe arrival, Dr. Wang introduced us to the various research projects being undertaken at that facility. After our academic excursions we decided it was time to partake in the St. Patrick's Day ceremonies. We finally decided to trek out to Rico's for their live Jazz and Green Beer! |
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Normalization? Dudley put it quite accurately, Our method of "normalization"! Featuring: Once again we find ourselves at Wei's abode to partake in the viewing of "classics" along with the consumption of traditional Chinese dishes along with Nache(r)s! Grading escapades at Ricos are also detailed within. Solid State Graduate Elite, Dudley, features another set of pictures from the D-Files. Thanks. |
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Location: The Roof of the Multi Million Dollar Webster As Graduates we are granted the following privileges: 1. Office (with pool table) (Here) 2. Enlightening the confused minds of Undergraduates (Here) 3. "The Right To Wear A Box Will Not Be Infringed..." (Here) 4. A reserved table at Ricos (Here) 5. Understanding and Controling the forces of the Universe (Here) 6. ROOF ACCESS (Within) Our adventure begins as the Graduate Elite board the elevator for the 12th floor. Once there, we proceed to the south stairs which, after a climb of 2 floors, granted us access to the roof... |
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Physics 102 - Section 5 - Radiation? (The Physics Department Wants YOU!) Once again we found ourselves on the 4th floor of the Multi Million Dollar Webster, in a little known physics laboratory, directed by teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. After the collection of funds, I began tabulating final lab grades! (Excellent pictures of me abusing my kids can be found within. Enjoy!) Note: Little did the undergraduates know that attending the lab on radiation would directly affect their chances of having (normal) offspring! |
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Physics 102 - Section 7 - Undergraduate Laboratory (... where Mathematics and Physics become one!) My abuse continues as my kids unravel (with my enlightening direction) the mysteries of the universe. What they did find is that the relationship between radiation levels and distance is an inverse square. Without warning, the course of the lab changes, as various artistic designs are constructed with the lead sheets. Note: My work at the United States Department of Energy has confirmed that ionizing radiation isn't beneficial for human brain tissue. (Compiled Data Here!) |
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(A Pictural Revisionist History in Washington State - 1999) | |
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Adventures In Webster Physical Sciences Building
Rumors of various sightings of graduate students in Webster have finally been substantiated with this pictorial ensemble!!! Warning, This site provides access to materials related to adults engaging in activities, include but not limited to, frivolousness, jocularities, stupidity, merriment, and witticisms. I certify all of the following: I am at least 18 years of age and have the legal right to possess and view pictures of graduate students. I understand the standards and laws of the community, site and computer to which I am transporting this material, and am solely responsible for my actions. |
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Physics 201 Undergraduate Physics Laboratories
Please join us for a trip into the unknown, a journey across space and time, into the realm of Physics! We begin are trek on the fourth floor of the multi-million dollar Webster Physical Sciences Building in a little known undergraduate physics laboratory under the direct supervision of teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. Here, after a long and intensive apprenticeship, the worthy undergraduates are allowed to peak into the inner temple of knowledge, to ultimately unlock the mysteries of the universe! Please, join us... |
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Second Floor of Webster Physical Sciences Building
The subject is Absolute Zero... No not my students!!! Again we revisit the multi-million dollar Webster Physical Sciences Building in a little known undergraduate physics laboratory under the direct supervision of teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. Behind closed doors, the ultimate secrets of the Universe are revealed! After which, various photo shoots were organized. Note: All pictures are the Sole property of Mr. Nuke. Copyright © 1999, All rights reserved. (Also featuring guest superstars, Laboratory TA Dudley, Jeff, and Natnael who instruct Physics 101 and 102!) |
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Various Friends Of The Graduate Group
All kinds of questionable characters can be found within! Not only are there notable pictures of friends and families of the graduate elite but also their majestic abodes have been chronicled for this photo ensemble. From the group gatherings for the weekly dose of Jet Li on VCD to the assemblage for a Traditional Chinese feast... a multitude of activities have been demonstrated! (Warning: No activities directly related to physics can be ascertained within the following pages.) |
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From Spokane, WA to Moscow, ID
Some of the graduate elite embarked on an adventure of a lifetime to Spokane, WA. Unfortunately the graduate group was followed by members of the notorious Eco Terrorists who attempted to dispatch our lives... Thankfully, we narrowly escaped the bombing! After our life & death experience, we proceed to the Spokane Airport to foregather with our compatriot, Dudley. Research scientist and expert in the Self-Organized Criticality Model, Computer Engineer Mike, accompanied us on this grandiose excursion into the unknown. The evening ended in the well known establishment of Moscow, ID!!! None other than the renowned Garden Lounge, exponent of the Blue Monday Celebration Extravaganza!!! |
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Pyrotechnics in 332
Who needs Eco-Terrorists when you have the 3rd Floor Graduate Elite! Detailed within is the workings of one particular persona's "magic"! This exceptional light show pushes the limits of sanity as various items and persons burst into flames in 332. Warning: Do not try this at home; The graduate group are skilled professionals who not only understand the forces of the universe but also can CONTROL them!!! Enjoy! Please Note: All activities detailed within are not sanctioned by the Department of Physics. As a result of the above stated item, the names of all personalities presented within have been changed to protect their identity. |
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"Evil Inside" -- A Journey Thru the Confines of Webster 332!
Enter at your own risk... "Has anyone every escaped 332 alive"??? All of those undergraduates brave enough to transverse this space have all mysteriously disappear. Henceforth, no undergraduate will dare stop on the third floor of Webster. (Note: The claims of witch activity can neither be confirmed or denied at this point in time.) Presented within is a cornucopia of photos from dark confines of Room 332. Not for the weak at heart. Parental Discretion is Advised! |
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"Rotations..." -- Invariant Rotations, Orbital Angular Momentum, and Rotation Operator?
YMCA???? Actually, what we have here is rotations!!!! Rotations are a very important and extensive topic in Quantum Mechanics, as demonstrated by some of the members of the Physics 550 Class. (Note: Changing the orientation of the axis (coordinate system) should leave the system in the same quantum state as long as no external fields exist!!!) |
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Paul and Tarah's Abode
What trouble could one group of persons possibly get into... The evening started with none other than Lynchbury Lemonades made by yours truly!!! (Who else is more qualified considering my extensive pilgrimage to Tennessee to visit this famed locality!) Then various members of group proceed to compare the sizes of their "heads" (G rated picture is located to the left.) To Paul's displeasure, he finds that Mr. Park's "head" is quite massive. Then, they went about comparing the sizes of their craniums. ;) |
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Pictures of Absolutely Nothing!!!!!
So what exactly surrounds the cities of Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID??? With numerous opportunities, while being armed with a digital camera, I set out to ascertain what exactly exists beyond civilization... My preliminary studies have found that NOTHING ABSOLUTE (Possibly a new drink from the PNW?) does or can exist in such a void. Nothing, I tell you, Nothing! For almost an 80 mile radius a barren wasteland can be observed. My photo record can be found within! |
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Xmas Party at Dr. Wei's Dwelling
After a mass exudes from Pullman, WA, of various personalities of the graduate elite an assemblage was organized at Weiya's Neighbors Home (a.k.a. Dr. Wei's Abode) of the remaining brotherhood from Room 332!!! Once we dispensing with formalities, we began our Traditional Chinese Feast in celebration of Xmas! We then finished up the evening with some Classic Christmas Cinema, staring none other than Jackie Chan! |
