Physics Seminar State of the Cosmos
When: Thursday,
October 5, 2017
11:00 AM
-
1:00 PM
Where: Textiles Building 105
Description: Physics Seminar
Title: State of the Cosmos
Speaker: Dr. Robert Fisher
UMass Dartmouth, Physics Department
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Textile Building, Room 105 - CSCVR
Abstract:
2017 has been a landmark year for astrophysics. In this talk we will discuss recent astrophysical developments over an extraordinary range in time and space. We will journey from our own solar system, to distant stars and galaxies, and the cosmos as a whole. From our own sun, to Proxima Centauri B, Tabby's Star, LIGO rumors, fast radio bursts, ultralight dark matter, and cosmological controversies, we will undertake a tour of the latest and most exciting developments in astrophysics.
NOTE: All PHY Graduate Students are ENCOURAGED to attend.
All interested parties are invited to attend. Open to the public.
Title: State of the Cosmos
Speaker: Dr. Robert Fisher
UMass Dartmouth, Physics Department
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Textile Building, Room 105 - CSCVR
Abstract:
2017 has been a landmark year for astrophysics. In this talk we will discuss recent astrophysical developments over an extraordinary range in time and space. We will journey from our own solar system, to distant stars and galaxies, and the cosmos as a whole. From our own sun, to Proxima Centauri B, Tabby's Star, LIGO rumors, fast radio bursts, ultralight dark matter, and cosmological controversies, we will undertake a tour of the latest and most exciting developments in astrophysics.
NOTE: All PHY Graduate Students are ENCOURAGED to attend.
All interested parties are invited to attend. Open to the public.
Contact: > See Description for contact information
Topical Areas: Faculty, Students, Graduate, Students, Undergraduate, Physics, College of Engineering