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Oblique superposition of elliptically polarized lightwaves using geometric algebra: is energy-momentum conserved? by Geometric Algebra on Nov 17, 2010Michelle Wynne C. Sze, Quirino M. Sugon, Jr., and Daniel J. McNamara, “Oblique superposition of two elliptically polarized lightwaves using geometric algebra: is energy–momentum conserved?,” J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 27, 2468-2479 (2010). doi:10.1364/...
Research Problems for the SERC Subcenter by Padre Faura's Notebook on Nov 17, 201017 Nov 2010 Dear Fr. Dan, Below are four research problems that may interest your students. The problems are mostly data analysis. I’ll look for other problems if you still need more, depending on your students’ research interests. Rese...
From Good to Great: Identifying Manila Observatory’s hedgehog concept by Padre Faura's Notebook on Nov 17, 2010A hedgehog concept, according to Collins (2001, p. 90), is a “single organizing idea, a basic principle or concept that unifies and guides everything.” It is as simple as curling around to become a sphere of sharp spikes as a defense against a...
Transmitting the Jesuit Scientific Tradition at the Manila Observatory by Padre Faura's Notebook on Nov 17, 201004 Nov 2010 St. Ignatius never intended the Society of Jesus to establish a worldwide network of observatories. What he did was to teach the Spiritual Exercises in order to recruit the most talented men to work in the Lord’s vineyard. And these...
Ateneo Physics website update by Padre Faura's Notebook on Jun 29, 2010Hi, The Ateneo website can be found in the following url: http://sose.ateneo.edu/module.php?LM=departments.detail&id=1204884347883 Nino Uy suggested that we use a Wiki format for the website. In this way, many people can contribute to the websi...
Strategic Planning at the Manila Observatory: Research directions for the Upper Atmosphere Division by Padre Faura's Notebook on Dec 19, 2009Yesterday, after the Mass, Fr. Sergio Su, S.J. asked us to form groups of three and share our worries and hopes. I was with Dr. Gemma Narisma and Randell Teodoro. We made agreed on two points. First we get caught up in the issues and we forget...
PAGASA is selling its meteorological data? by Padre Faura's Notebook on Sep 2, 2009I once asked Fr. Dan McNamara, S.J. why we need to install our own meteorological stations: isn’t PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration) data sufficient. Fr. Dan said that PAGASA is selling its...
Clipper Jan 2004: Fr. Daniel McNamara, S.J.’s explanation of baptismal symbols and Fr. Victor Badillo, S.J.’s gastritis by Padre Faura's Notebook on Aug 20, 2009Fr. Dan gave Fr. Vic’s first great-grand niece the full works. Inspired by the symbols in the baptistry of Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park and the big number of young people, he explained at length every symbol and [..
Clipper Mar 2004: Visitation of Fr. Provincial Intengan, Fr. McNamara’s talk on Science and Religion, and Dr. Estoque’s talk on Jesuit meteorology by Padre Faura's Notebook on Aug 20, 2009Fr. Provincial “Intengan” made the visitation of MO community on February 24. Absent were Fr. Jett who was in New Zealand for a 2-week workshop on Air Analysis and Fr. Badillo who was confined at Cardinal Santos Medical Center to have...
Clipper Feb 2004: Fr. Daniel McNamara, S.J. lost in Hanoi, the launching of KLIMA, and Fr. Victor Badillo, S.J.’s “Domeless Planetarium” by Padre Faura's Notebook on Aug 20, 2009February 2004 It was dark when Fr. Superior/Director Dan McNamara arrived at the Hanoi airport, his first visit to Vietnam. He had no idea where he was going and he did not have a single penny. The party supposed to pick him up ne...
