• A different wavelength by Sara Fletcher

    Daily life at a synchrotron.

    • It's been a while...

      Saturday, 09 May 2009 - 17:16 UTC

      I know, it’s been a long time since we spoke, I feel I have neglected you. But, I have been ridicuously busy, what with trying to finish the new Diamond website (launching in a week, yay!) and a few minor projects, such as a podcast (thanks Stephen!).

      But, I have to confess, I have been unfaithful. There is another blog in my life. This year I have been getting up every Saturday at 7 and traipsing to London for a day of throwing myself about at increasing heights. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but whilst learning aerial acrobatics at 33 has been a bit of a challenge, I am getting there. It is taking up a considerable amount of time and it utterly exhausting, but it’s great to be doing something so totally different from my desk-based day job. Although I am dreading the fact that at some point I may actually be expected to perform in front of people…

      But enough of that. Here is an Australian cricketer describing how synchrotrons actually work as part of an Australian comedy show. Anyone spot the (deliberate?) mistakes?

      Last updated: Saturday, 09 May 2009 - 17:16 UTC

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        • Date:
          Sunday, 10 May 2009 - 11:04 UTC
          Ruth Wilson said:

          Wow! From the donut ring to the big ring in flying leaps. Inspiring!

        • Date:
          Sunday, 10 May 2009 - 12:02 UTC
          Stephen Curry said:

          Nice video – shame about the spelling…!

          So you were deadly serious about the flying trapeze? When do we get to see that video?

        • Date:
          Sunday, 10 May 2009 - 18:01 UTC
          Sara Fletcher said:

          There are videos out there, but only on Facebook so I can’t embed them here I don’t think. And I’m not sure I want to :)


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