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1. Extruding the vortex lattice: two reacting populations of dislocations

Author

Watkins, Jonathan S. and Wilkin, Nicola K.

Subjects
Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter
Abstract

A controllable soft solid is realised in vortex matter in a type II superconductor. The two-dimensional unit cell area can be varied by a factor of $10^4$ in the solid phase, without a change of crystal symmetry offering easy exploration of extreme regimes compared to ordinary materials. The capacity to confine two-dimensional vortex matter to mesoscopic regions provides an arena for the largely unexplored metallurgy of plastic deformation at large density gradients. Our simulations reveal a novel plastic flow mechanism in this driven non-equilibrium system, utilising two distinct, but strongly interacting, populations of dislocations. One population facilitates the relaxation of density; a second aids the relaxation of shear stresses concentrated at the boundaries. The disparity of the bulk and shear moduli in vortex matter ensures the dislocation motion follows the overall continuum flow reflecting density variation.

Published
2016

4. GENERA gender in physics days in Europe

Author

De Wolf, Els, Hesping, Sandra, De Hoogh, Anouk, Rudolf, Petra, Singh, Chandralekha, Cochran, Geraldine, Wilkin, Nicola, and Surfaces and Thin Films

Subjects
Economic growth, Gender equality, Horizon (archaeology), Status quo, business.industry, media_common.quotation_subject, Gender balance, Human resources, business, media_common
Abstract

The GENERA European Horizon 2020 project aims at designing and implementing gender equality plans customised for physics. The three-year project started in September 2015. GENERA's activities include the national Gender in Physics Day in each European country participating in the GENERA project. Typically, at these days, national physics managers, human resources managers, and gender equality policy officers meet with senior and early-career physicists to review the status quo and formulate recommendations for improving the gender balance in the national physics community. We will report on the recommendations of the first GENERA Gender in Physics Day organised in 2016 in the Netherlands.

Published
2019

5. The dutch FOm/f approach to gender balance in physics

Author

De Hoogh, Anouk, Hesping, Sandra, Rudolf, Petra, De Wolf, Els, Singh, Chandralekha, Cochran, Geraldine, Wilkin, Nicola, and Surfaces and Thin Films

Subjects
Gender equality, Pedagogy, Gender balance
Abstract

Almost 20 years ago, the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) launched the FOm/f programme to encourage women to continue a career in physics after finishing their PhDs. As of 2016, 86% of the FOm/f laureates hold permanent positions in academic research, while 11 laureates have become full-time physics professors. Key to the success of the FOm/f programme is a customised personal approach. Since September 2015, FOM has been a partner in the European Horizon 2020 GENERA project, which aims to implement Gender Equality Plans customized for physics. The positive experience with the personal approach of the FOm/f programme and dedicated tenure-track programmes for women will be paramount for a future Gender Equality Plan for improving the gender balance in the physics community.

Published
2019

7. Women in physics in the UK: Update 2008-2011.

Author

Thompson, Carol, Marks, Ann, Wilkin, Nicola, Leslie, Dawn, D'Amico, Irene, and Dyer, Jennifer

Subjects
WOMEN in physics, WOMEN physicists, HIGHER education, PHYSICS education, ACADEMIC achievement
Abstract

Positive progress has continued in the past three years for women in physics in the UK. The Institute of Physics has aggressively advocated and organized initiatives for women in science through its Diversity Programme and its Women in Physics Group. Surveys are routinely carried out and acted upon, most recently on postdoctoral researchers and childcare issues. The Institute's Juno Award program encourages higher education institutes to address the underrepresentation of women in physics. The UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (science, engineering, and technology) provides resources and support for women working in physics and other science and engineering disciplines. The Equality Act of 2010 provides renewed focus on equality and a framework within which women physicists can continue to push for progress. The recent achievements of women physicists are noted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013
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8. Update on women in physics in Finland

Author

Jaana Vapaavuori, Jennifer Ott, Kukka Miikkulainen, Cochran, Geraldine, Singh, Chandralekha, Wilkin, Nicola, and Helsinki Institute of Physics

Subjects
Physics, Gender equality, business.industry, Field (Bourdieu), 05 social sciences, 050301 education, 114 Physical sciences, 01 natural sciences, Genealogy, 6160 Other humanities, 0103 physical sciences, Medicine, Social science, 010306 general physics, business, 0503 education
Abstract

There has not been much change in the status of women in physics in Finland during the last three years. Numbers and problems remain the same. Some interesting events have been held, and excellent websites and initiatives have been started. Finland would benefit from nationwide gathering of statistical data on the numbers and salaries of female students and staff at academic institutions and on women working in STEM fields in industry to better quantify the problems. Lack of coordination and resources make it difficult to have long-term programs and to follow the outcomes of the initiatives started.

Published
2019
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