[Triumf-seminars] TRIUMF Colloquium today at 14:00

[TRIUMF Seminars]

Date/Time: Thu 2023-12-07 at 14:00

Location:  Auditorium/ Hybrid  

Speaker:   Shaun Hall (SNOLAB)

Title:     Chemistry in Particle and Astrophysics - Physical Chemistry Lives On

Abstract: Join Zoom Meeting
https://uvic.zoom.us/j/85470676555?pwd=c0hTWXBqc2VQUVZpeFdrOVlUM0NBUT09

Meeting ID: 854 7067 6555
Password: 058632

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Astro and particle physics are home to what can only be described as interdisciplinary science.  At all scales, from experiments looking into the nature of the smallest components of our universe to those seeking to understand the cosmological scale, these fields brings together people from diverse fields to add their expertise to our endeavours.  A major, and ever growing, scientific partner to the particle and astrophysics fields is Chemistry.  Whether it the production of ultrapure materials, purification processes, shielding materials, or simply understanding the material necessary to enable searches for dark matter, chemistry is there and the future of particle physics, astrophysics, and the growing field of "Chemistry Applied to Particle and Astrophysics" looks extremely bright.  

>From the utilization of supercritical fluids for the removal of radionuclides, to the ultra high purity production of crystals for use in solid state detectors, to understanding the degradation pathways of liquid scintillators, to the truly remarkable recent use of quantum chemistry calculations to probe the nature of dark matter itself, this nascent subfield of chemistry has an incredible amount to offer.  Beyond research, there is also the critical question: how can we ensure that non-chemists can perform high quality, accurate, and precise chemical and chemical engineering work, as they are so often asked to do in large scale astro and particle physics projects?  This can only be answered by providing exceptional knowledge and understanding in chemistry at all levels through mentoring and education.  All are invited to join in discussions on the impact of chemistry on particle and astrophysics and to take a look into the near future, where chemistry will act as a pillar to the next generation of projects in Canada and globally.
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Students and postdocs will meet with the speaker after the colloquium.

Coffee, tea, and cookies available 15 min before the talk. BYO cup/ mug!

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