Kip S. Thorne, University of Chicago 2009 Brinson Lecturer Kip Thorne, PhD is a professor at Caltech and the University of Chicago Brinson Lecturer. His research has focused on Einstein's general theory of relativity and on astrophysics, with emphasis on relativistic stars, black holes and especially gravitational waves.


Lecture: "The Warped Side of the Universe: From the Big Bang to Black Holes" Adler Planetarium - Universe Theater
Wednesday, October 21
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Our Universe has a "warped side" -- objects and phenomena, like black holes and the big-bang, that are made not from matter, but rather from warped space and warped time. Thorne will describe this mysterious warped side and the quest to simulate it using supercomputers and observe it using gravitational waves.

Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Use South Entrance. Seating will begin at 6:45 pm.
Parking is available in the lot near the Adler. The evening parking rate is $13, and cash payment is required.

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This event is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago and the Adler Planetarium.