Mass affects the evolution of the universe, via gravity, on the largest scales, but also the interactions of particles, via other forces, at the quantum scale. But what is mass and what roles does it play in such diverse situations?
Join Kevin Graham, associate professor in the Department of Physics, as he introduces the concept of mass and describes various ways in which it is measured. On macroscopic scales, the concept of mass will be developed in the context of forces acting on mass. At microscopic scales, the complementary equivalence between mass and energy, Einstein’s famous E=mc2, will be addressed along with associated ways that mass plays a role in subatomic interactions.
The presentation will conclude with a discussion of neutrino mass in the context of the recent award of the Nobel Prize to Dr. Art McDonald for measurements made at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO).
Where: Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch, 1049 Bank Street.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The free 20-minute discussion will be followed by a question and answer session. The Science Café series takes place ever second Wednesday until Dec. 9, 2015.
The Science Café series is organized by the Faculty of Science at Carleton University to discuss relevant issues facing our society and how science can help solve real-world problems. Meet some of our award-winning faculty members and graduate students as they share their excitement about science with the community. For more information, visit Sciencecafe.Carleton.ca.
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