, involving kaons and the associated hypernuclei.
The immediate impact of the experiment will be felt by four of the HU graduate students who participated, as well as University of Maryland graduate student, Rick Mohring. For them, the data taken during the allotted beam-time provides a basis for their theses required to earn doctoral degrees in Physics.
As for the immediate impact or benefit to the rest of the world, "We never know... perhaps our children and grandchildren may find some practical use for our understanding of the electromagnetic properties of kaons," says Baker. "Meanwhile, we'll continue doing what we do best -- pursuing knowledge."