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The lecture (held in English)
The first planet in another solar system was discovered in 1995 and raised existential questions: Are we alone? Could humans thrive on other planets? How can we detect life or assess habitability? In this lecture, Professor Carina Persson, professor of astrophysics and head of Chalmers Exoplanet Group, will provide an overview of the field, describe the current frontiers, and paint an outlook of the discoveries to come with better observational capacity.
More information: The search for habitable planets in other solar systems | Fakultet for naturvitenskap og teknologi | UiB
About the lecturer
Carina Persson is professor of astrophysics and head of Chalmers Exoplanet Group at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her research is focused on discoveries of new exoplanets in transit photometry surveys by space telescopes (Kepler, TESS, CHEOPS, and the future PLATO mission), and characterization using follow-up observations from ground-based facilities.
Practical information
- When: Wednesday 12th of February, 2025. Coffee and refreshments will be served from 15.45, and the lecture starts 16.15
- Where: Egget, Studentsenteret (Parkveien 1).
- For whom: The lecture is intended for a wider audience, will be held in English, and is part of the Horizons seminar series of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences dedicated to big questions. Everyone is welcome!
Vennlig hilsen/kind regards Kristin Bakken
Senior adviser
University of Bergen
Telephone: +47 98419420