Dr. Jan Strube, Assistant Research Professor in the Institute for Fundamental Science at the University of Oregon and Physicist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will present: "Big Science!"

The field of particle physics started with the study of charged particles from cosmic radiation that originate high up in the Earth’s atmosphere and reach the surface, where they can be detected. Curiosity about these particles led to the development of instruments and facilities that allowed us to produce them in the laboratory and study them in detail. While these experiments increased our understanding of nature, of the cosmological evolution, and of the origin of matter, they kept growing, leading to today’s large international collaborations that steward investments of billions of dollars. What are the questions still left unanswered for today’s particle physicists? What kind of questions are we looking to answer with the next generation of big science, and what are the facilities proposed to study them? Can we not get the same results with smaller investments? The speaker will present arguments that big scientific collaborations benefit fundamental physics, applied research, and society and the general public.

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Where: Heartbreak (formerly called Uptown) Coffee, 265 North Lamar Boulevard Suite G, Oxford, Mississippi 38655

or you can join virtually via: https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/99989536748

Cost: Free!

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