The seven talks in this event celebrate the life and work of Professor Donald ‘Don’ Perkins CBE FRS (1925 – 2022), who during his extensive and prolific career played a key role in the development of particle physics research since the 1940’s when the electron, proton and neutron were the only known fundamental particles to the discovery of the Higgs boson in the early 2000’s.
The videos will appeal to general public interested in particle physics and the history behind current research in fields as diverse as medicine, cancer research, cosmic rays, climate science, neutrons, and more.
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| # | Episode Title | Description | People | Date | |
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| 7 | The future of Particle Physics | Professor Daniela Bortoletto, Head of Particle Physics at University of Oxford, considers future advancements in particle physics and the ongoing quest to understand the universe's fundamental nature. | Daniela Bortoletto | 30 Jul 2024 | |
| 6 | Neutrino oscillations | Professor Paul Harrison (University of Warwick) discusses the life and work of Don Perkins, focusing on neutrino oscillations. He reminisces about meeting Perkins in 1994 and the theoretical framework they developed together. | Paul Harrison | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| 5 | Neutrinos at Soudan and proton decay | Join Professor Mark Thomson on a journey through particle physics from his early days in proton decay experiments to roles in major neutrino projects like MINOS and DUNE, and the profound implications of particle physics research. | Mark Thomson | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| 4 | Cosmic Rays / Dark Matter | Professor Jocelyn Monroe (Particle Physics, University of Oxford) discusses cosmic rays, dark matter, and the work of Don Perkins, focusing on the tools of particle astrophysics. | Jocelyn Monroe | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| 3 | Don Perkins and Neutral Currents | Professor Deiter Haidt, Don Perkin's collaborator on the Gargamelle project at CERN, details the seminal contributions of Don Perkins to neutrino physics and the Standard Model. | Dieter Haidt | 19 Jul 2024 | |
| 2 | Don Perkins and Charged Currents | Professor Chris Llewelyn-Smith provides a detailed account of Don Perkins' contributions to particle physics, his role as a leading figure, and his impact on the field through his work on neutrino interactions and particle physics. | Chris Llewelyn-Smith | 19 Jul 2024 | |
| 1 | The early years: Bristol, Emulsions, Pion discovery | Professor Brian Foster (Experimental Physics at University of Oxford) explores the early years of Don Perkins in particle physics, his pion discovery, and his lasting impact on the field and cancer therapy. | Brian Foster | 19 Jul 2024 |