What is the Funniest Research Proposal Ever Described in Physics Today?

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The funniest research proposal described in Physics Today relates to cosmic background radiation measurement and is noted for its brevity, being just a single paragraph. This proposal has garnered attention for its humor and creativity, showcasing the lighter side of scientific research. The article can be found at the provided link: Physics Today Article. Additionally, a historical overview of the proposal is available at AIP History Programs.

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Iremember saw such an article somewhere...perhaps Physics Today?
Saying someone in the early days...Perhaps at Harvard or so...
Has anyone any idea?
 
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qnach said:
Iremember saw such an article somewhere...perhaps Physics Today?
Saying someone in the early days...Perhaps at Harvard or so...
Has anyone any idea?
Could you be less clear? :wink:

Seriously, you'll have to give more details about what you are looking for.
 
When I read the title, I thought wedding proposal.
 
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qnach said:
Iremember saw such an article somewhere...perhaps Physics Today?
Saying someone in the early days...Perhaps at Harvard or so...
Has anyone any idea?

Yes! It was described (and shown) in a recent Physics Today, I believe in connection with the cosmic background radiation measurement, I remember the proposal being like, a single paragraph. Hilarious!

Edit: found it! http://physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/PT.3.3053
 
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Andy Resnick said:
Yes! It was described (and shown) in a recent Physics Today, I believe in connection with the cosmic background radiation measurement, I remember the proposal being like, a single paragraph. Hilarious!
Then someone has very bad Google-fu. First hit of "physics today research proposal" is https://www.aip.org/history-programs/news/physics-today-archives-perfect-proposal-january-2016, which links to the actual article: http://physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1063/PT.3.3053
 

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