PUBLIC TALK: Photons & Gravitational Waves - A public talk by Professor Markus Aspelmeyer, Professor of Physics and Professor Rainer Weiss, Nobel Laureate. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:45 - Octagon Theatre, UWA You are invited to join us at UWA’s Octagon Theatre for a free double bill event featuring two outstanding physics communicators addressing two of the deepest questions of physics. Professor Markus Aspelmeyer, Professor of Physics at the University of Vienna will address the question, “What is a Photon?” while Professor Rainer Weiss, Nobel Laureate, inventor of gravitational wave detectors, and discoverer of gravitational waves, will tell the story of the century quest to detect Einstein’s elusive waves. This is a family friendly event also suitable for high school students. This event is co-sponsored by the AIP Congress and the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies. URL: https://www.ticketswa.com/event/photons-gravitational-waves For more information: Tickets WA info@ticketsWA.com 08 6488 2440 (between Noon and 4pm on weekdays) Starts : Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:45 Ends : Tue, 11 Dec 2018 19:45 RSVP Required. Last Updated : Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:18