Astronomy on Tap Triangle Dr. Robert Janssens, UNC Chapel Hill “It’s Nuclear: The Hulk, Gamma rays, the Atomic Nucleus, and Shining Stars” In our last event of fall 2020, we are going nuclear! We are joined by Dr. Robert Janssens … Read more
UNC-Duke Joint Physics Colloquium Carl J. Williams, Deputy Director, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology "Quantum Information Science Landscape and NIST" In the early 1900's, Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein and others laid the foundations of quantum mechanics … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Thesis Proposal Presentation Hank Corbett "The Evryscope Fast Transient Engine: Real-Time Transient Discovery for the Evryscopes" Astrophysical transients with rapid development on sub-hour times are both intrinsically rare and difficult to both identify and follow up … Read more
Dr. Michael Troxel, Duke University “Seeing the Invisible Through Gravitational Lensing” In our first event of spring 2021, we are joined by Dr. Michael Troxel from Duke University for his talk titled "Seeing the Invisible through Gravitational Lensing". You don't … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Masters Presentation Nathan Galliher "Evryscope-South Survey of Upper- and Pre-main Sequence Solar Neighborhood Stars" Using photometric data collected by Evryscope-South, we search for nearby young variable systems on the upper main sequence (UMS) and pre-main sequence … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Prelim Joe Baldoni Karlik "Inflation in String Theory" Cosmological inflation is very well observed but cannot be explained in terms of the Standard Model thus requiring new physics. In this presentation, we will explore the theoretical … Read more
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series Dr Stephen Leone, National Academy of Sciences Member "Exploring New Frontiers" Student Session: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EST Zoom: https://ncat.zoom.us/s/93029401971 Seminar: 2-2:50 p.m. EST Zoom: https://ncat.zoom.us/s/93433962348 Interactive Session with Faculty … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Thesis Proposal Mackenna Wood "Lithium Depletion Ages of Newly Discovered and Poorly Studied Young Moving Groups" Cluster ages are critical for benchmarking models of stellar evolution and understanding planet formation and evolution. In the age of … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Thesis Defense Chad Hobson "On the Biomechanics of Cell Nuclei: Insights from Combined Force and Light Microscopy" Cell nuclei are multifunctional. Not only do they house and protect the genome, but they additionally provide mechanical stability … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Thesis Defense Yao An "In situ NMR Investigation of Molecular Adsorption and Kinetics: Metal-Organic Frameworks, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surfaces, and Shales" Thermodynamic and kinetic properties of molecular adsorption and transport in porous media such as metal-organic … Read more