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
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Thesis Proposal Brandon Yost "Raman Spectroscopy of Metal-Organic Frameworks For Chemical Warfare Agent Degradation" Metal-organic frameworks are porous materials that can be used as catalysts for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. The characterization of metal-organic … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Master's Presentation Shuo Song "Thermal Fluctuations in Relativistic Hydrodynamics" The theory of hydrodynamics has made lots of success in the past, but the full potential of the theory has not been reached yet. Relativistic hydrodynamics received … Read more
UNC-CH Physics and Astronomy Master's Presentation & Defense Nick Bryden "Design and construction of an ultra-low field NMR spectrometer " We describe an NMR spectrometer operating in the ultra-low field strength regime possessing high spectral resolution and arbitrary RF pulse … Read more