Monthly Archives: September 2018

Physicists Develop A More Accurate Solution For The Quantum Three-body Problem

Ionization of a helium atom. Credit: Allen Dressen Researchers at the RUDN University have developed a mathematical method to solve the quantum Coulomb three-body problem for bound states with high accuracy. They also showed that previous calculations performed by a … Continue reading

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Large Hadron Collider: 10 Years of Pushing The Frontiers Of Physics

On September 10, 2008, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) fired up for the very first time. In the decade since, the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator has been responsible for some of the most important breakthroughs in scientific … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage Has Led To Birthday Balloon Rationing At Some Party Stores

Destiny Stanley, a manager at Party Center, fills a latex balloon at the Salem store, which so far has had a steady flow of helium. (Jason Schreiber/Union Leader Correspondent) A global helium shortage could blow up plans for balloon bouquets, … Continue reading

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BLM Reaps Surprising Windfall From FY 2019 Crude Helium Auction

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) held its FY 2019 Crude Helium Auction in Amarillo, Texas earlier today, with the average price rising $160.64/Mscf, or 135%, from the average price of $119.31/Mscf that resulted from the FY 2018 auction. … Continue reading

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Northeast Florida Businesses Feel Pinch Of Helium Shortage

A worldwide helium shortage is hitting home in Northeast Florida, causing problems for people trying to purchase balloons or helium tanks. The helium shortage is something that has been a concern for several years. Many party stores in the Jacksonville … Continue reading

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