2002 Nobel Laureate In Physics To Discuss X-Ray Technologies 11/18/2002
From: Kirk Monroe of KM Communications, 202-331-0175 or kirk@kmcpr.com News Advisory: One of the winners of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. Riccardo Giacconi, will be honored at the National Press Club on Thursday, Nov. 21, at a media luncheon. Dr. Giacconi, considered the father of X-ray astronomy, did much of his experimental work in the field while employed by American Science and Engineering, Inc. in Massachusetts in the 1960's and 1970's. AS&E will donate that early X-ray equipment to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum at the luncheon. The event will also feature a "future view" discussion on the next discoveries and applications using X-ray technologies, including both space research and down-to-earth solutions to global problems. Moderating the event will be Ralph Sheridan, CEO and President of American Science and Engineering, and participating in that discussion with Dr. Giacconi will be Dr. Anne Kinney, Director of NASA's Astronomy and Physics division, and Dr. Joseph Callerame, VP, Chief Technical Officer at American Science and Engineering, Inc. -- Who: -- Dr. Riccardo Giacconi, President, Associated Universities, Inc. -- Ralph Sheridan, CEO and President, American Science and Engineering, Inc. -- Dr. David DeVorkin, Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum -- Dr. Anne Kinney, Director of NASA's Astronomy and Physics division -- What: Donation of early X-ray detection equipment to Smithsonian's "Future View" discussion on the next discoveries and applications of X-Ray technologies -- When: Thursday, November 21, 2002 Luncheon at 12:00 noon -- Where: National Press Club Holeman Lounge 14th Street, NW Washington, DC Interested media are required to pre-register for this interactive presentation and forum by calling Kirk Monroe at 202-331-0175, kirk@kmcpr.com, or Jackson Bain at 703-549-9592. ------ About AS&E(r): AS&E develops and manufactures sophisticated X-ray inspection products for critical detection and security applications. These systems are solving an expanding range of inspection problems including detecting car and truck bombs, combating weapons smuggling, and imaging cargo to expose trade fraud and illegal immigration. AS&E's patented Z(r) Backscatter technology detects plastic explosives, illegal drugs, and other contraband, even when artfully concealed in complex backgrounds by terrorists and smugglers. AS&E's Shaped EnergyTM X-ray inspection systems combine material discrimination features of Z(r) Backscatter imaging with the penetration capability of high-energy X-rays for dense cargoes. AS&E's High Energy Systems Division manufactures linear accelerators for a variety of applications, including medical, scientific, security, electron beam curing and non-destructive testing. For more information on AS&E products and technologies, please visit http://www.as-e.com. | |