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    AFM: Question about building one

    Further info? Thanks for your replies Claude and Danger. Anyone else know of any specific resources? I am considering doing it for my senior thesis, but would like to know the full range of problems I would run into. I would have three months of about 20-30 hours a week to devote to it...
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    GRE Subject Test: Nov vs. Dec - Which is Best?

    Anyone know if, assuming application deadlines are after the Jan 15th mailing of the Dec. test results, it matters if I take the GRE subject test in Nov. or Dec?
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    Building a Trebuchet - Seeking Advice on Slings

    A program to help you out Nice start you got there. Having been involved in two trebuchet projects (my brother did the work, I just advised on the physics parts), I noticed three things are important. 1) The sling release mechanism: A ring that slides off a bent nail is easy and works well...
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    AFM: Question about building one

    Hey all. I'm not sure of the best forum to post this in, so I am putting it here. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about or any resources for building a "homemade" AFM? It wouldn't need to be state-of-the-art or even all that good. Just good enough to show undergrads how they work...
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    Schools Grad School Applying: How Do Different Tier Schools Evaluate?

    I am a senior physics major and am looking at grad school. I was wondering if some of you could share your experience in getting into different 'tier' grad schools. In my understanding, there are 4 things that grad schools could look at, given here in no particular order: 1. GRE scores 2...
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