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Invited Talk: Monday 20 May 2019 - Prof Hartmut Winkler
Title: Our weird Universe -
an exploration of the odd phenomena and extreme conditions in far outer space
Author: Prof Hartmut Winkler
Department of Physics
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Abstract:
The talk will take the form of a visual journey from our solar system into the furthest reaches of outer space, highlighting some of the more peculiar astrophysical objects and the physics driving these. Along this journey one encounters some of the most extreme conditions that would be impossible to reproduce in a laboratory, such as exceptionally high temperatures, extreme distances, and massive gravitational and magnetic fields. Objects of interest that will be covered include supernovae, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, quasars and gravitational lenses.
More about the author:
Prof Hartmut Winkler is a member of the Department of Physics and specialises in astrophysics, atmospheric physics and solar radiation. He has published papers on active galactic nuclei, the structure of the universe, interstellar dust, novae and stars with shells and aerosols and their impact on solar irradiation.