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Superheavy Elements: Berkeley’s role in creating the periodic table

September 9, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Abstract:

The thrilling history of creating elements past uranium - from the first steps during the Manhattan Project to the modern experiments rewriting our understanding of the chemical world. From flying planes into mushroom clouds to some of the most powerful research machines in the world, this will reshape everything you think you know about scientific discovery.

About the Speaker:

Kit Chapman is an award-winning science journalist based in the UK. Previously an editor at Chemistry WorldKit has written for NatureNew Scientist and BBC Science Focus among others. His first book, Superheavy, was published in August 2019.

Details

Date:
September 9, 2019
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

NE Front Office
4153 Etcheverry Hall, MC 1730
University of California
Berkeley, California 94720
510.642.4077

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