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Lecturer: Ágnes Kis-Tóth (ELTE TTK, Department of Atomic Physics) Title: Distant outer space on the table Date: 24.10.2024. (17:00 - 19:00) Abstract: Almost everyone can relate to astrophysics. There are those who just enjoy the warmth of the sun's rays on a clear day, and admire the sight of the stars at night. Some people already know that the Sun is just one star among many, and that the sky is full of many other unknown wonders besides the stars. And there are those who want to understand how the universe works. How exactly are stars born, lived and died? How do galaxies form and evolve? Do black holes exist? What are the drivers of our world? What other secrets does the universe hide? The science of astrophysics, which seeks answers to these questions among many others, is developing at an incredible rate these days. We are building better and better telescopes, with which we can map the world around us in more detail than ever before, and we can see farther than ever before. We can enter places that have been hidden from us until now, and we can glimpse into the childhood of the history of the universe. With the help of modern computer technology, we can process an unfathomable amount of data in seconds. Moreover, if we feel like it, we can even create a virtual universe for ourselves, where we can examine and simulate the functioning of our world, just like in a laboratory. In my presentation, I would like to give a taste of the world of this exciting and rapidly developing scientific field. What are today's biggest questions, mysteries, challenges, new and astonishing discoveries? And what awaits us next? More information: https://atomcsill.elte.hu/NEW/events/...