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Special Events

KIPAC 20th anniversary community day

This event is free, open to all, and family-friendly hosted by Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University, Science &...
Date Saturday, April 15, 2023
1:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m.  PT
Location Stanford University, Science & Engineering Quad
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Roman Space Telescope and Rubin Observatory scientists collaborate on a giant testbed of simulated galaxies

The synthetic galaxy catalog will help test Roman's capabilities and foster collaboration with the Rubin project. 

March 13, 2023  ·  4 min read
A field of bright spots on a black background.
Past Event
Public Lecture

Capturing Molecular Motion using Artificial Intelligence

Presented by Axel Levy.

Date Thursday, April 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.  PT
Location Kavli Auditorium, SLAC, Building 51
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Mysteries of the Universe & Time Machines

This week 200 members of the Cosmic Microwave Background Stage-4 (CMB-S4) collaboration are meeting at SLAC to focus on the continuing development of...
Date Tuesday, August 1, 2023
6:30 p.m.  –  7:30 p.m.  PT
Location SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Trinity Room
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New analysis of SuperCDMS data sets tighter detection limits for dark matter

The reanalysis considered new types of particle collisions and how dark matter particles interact with the Earth. 

July 28, 2023  ·  4 min read
clusters of galaxies collide showing separation of dark matter
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VIA Symmetry Magazine

Applications of quantum mechanics at the beach

How does sunscreen work on the atomic level?

August 8, 2023
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The universe’s missing teenage pictures

Line intensity mapping measurements taken with a new instrument will allow astrophysicists to study galaxies too far away for traditional methods.

August 14, 2023  ·  5 min read
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Testing, testing, testing: How researchers make sure the LSST Camera is the best it can be

Three SLAC scientists explain what they do to ensure the world's largest digital camera for astronomy is ready for the big time.

September 29, 2023  ·  5 min read
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Adeyemi Adesanya

Specialist for strategic and technical engagement for scientific computing systems

Areas of research: S3DF (SLAC Shared Science Data Facility); evaluating technologies for massive scale analytics; forming partnerships with technology providers; developing and recruiting computing...

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Past Event
KIPAC public lecture

The next decade of discovery with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Date Wednesday, September 13, 2023
7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.  PT
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‘Computer vision’ reveals unprecedented physical and chemical details of how a lithium-ion battery works

Analyzing X-ray movies with computer vision reveals how nanoparticles in a lithium-ion battery electrode work.

September 13, 2023  ·  5 min read
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Imagining the future of gravitational-wave research

To understand why scientists are excited about detecting a new background, just look to the history of studies of the CMB.

September 12, 2023
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