Heidelberg University Association and the American Council on Germany

Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Wolfgang Ketterle

“New forms of matter with ultracold atoms: Superfluid and supersolids”

Why do physicists freeze matter to extremely low temperatures? Why is it worthwhile to cool to temperatures which are a billion times lower than that of interstellar space? In his talk, Prof. Ketterle will discuss new forms of matter, which only exist at extremely low temperatures. Of special interest are superfluids which can flow without dissipation. Recently, he and his team have observed a supersolid which is gaseous, liquid and solid at the same time.

Heidelberg Lectures is a project within the Year of German-American Friendship 2018/2019. Also known as Deutschlandjahr USA, this comprehensive and collaborative initiative is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, implemented by the Goethe-Institut, and supported by the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

RSVP by November 6 by clicking here. Registration is required. Seating is limited. Reception to follow.