Laboratory Astrophysics Studies along the Cosmic Cycle of Gas

TYPEAstrophysics Seminar
Speaker:Daniel Savin
Affiliation:Columbia University
Date:09.01.2019
Time:14:30 - 15:30
Location:Lidow 620
Abstract:
Tracing the evolution of baryonic matter from atoms in space to stars and planets hinges on an accurate understanding of the underlying physics controlling the properties of the gas at every step along this pathway.  Here I will explain some of the key epochs in this cosmic cycle and highlight our laboratory studies into the underlying atomic, molecular, plasma, and surface physics which control the observed properties of the cosmos.