Author Archives: Jon Butterworth

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About Jon Butterworth

UCL Physics prof, works on LHC, writes (books, Cosmic Shambles and elsewhere). Citizen of England, UK, Europe & Nowhere, apparently.

Open access: Don’t grumble about journals – just do it!

Posted on 12/06/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian.

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The physics of climbing – and falling

Posted on 09/06/2012 by Jon Butterworth

By Leo Westland. At the Guardian.

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Why is the LHC tunnel so big?

Posted on 08/06/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian. See also Chapter 1.1 of Smashing Physics.

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There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing

Posted on 04/06/2012 by Jon Butterworth

At the Guardian.

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