1997 Category Winners in
Physics & Astronomy

First Place: S1219

Simonian, Hrach H. Grade 9, Los Angeles County
Frequency Doubling of an Infrared Laser
Advisor: Mr. Gerald Gruss
School: Glendale High School, Glendale

Second Place: S1223

Wong, Jeffery H. Grade 12, Los Angeles County
Astronomer's Calculator and Astronomer's Animator
Advisor: Mr. John Olivares
School: Grant (Ulysses S.) Senior High School, Van Nuys

Third Place: S1204

Chiu, Michael Grade 11, San Diego County
Effects of Phosphorus on the Reactivity of the Si(100) Surface
Advisor: Ms. Victoria Coordt
School: Torrey Pines High School, Encinitas

Honorable Mention: S1215

Kuo, Kenneth H. Grade 12, Kern County
Determination of the Period of Variable Stars
Advisor: Mr. Dwight Morgan
School: Burroughs (Sherman E.) High School, Ridgecrest