Measuring masses of galaxy clusters using CMB-cluster lensingGalaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally bound objects in the Universe and are excellent cosmological probes. Their power as cosmological probes, however, is currently limited by the systematics involved in the measurement of their mass. In this talk, I will discuss the method to estimate their masses using the weak-gravitational ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Timely “Big Problems”, Computation, and InventionThere are significant engineering challenges ahead of us at the nexus of water, energy, and the environment. At the systems-scale, computational models can empower the study of process physics that will form the foundation for game-changing innovations to address some of the "Big Problems" of our time. In systems of ...
The Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics is hosting a film showing of "That's the Story".This film - produced by Professor J.I. Latorre (University of Barcelona) - features interviews with Professor Roy Glauber (Harvard University) who is the last surviving member of the Los Alamos Theory Group together with original material from the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Safety-Critical Control for Dynamic Legged and Aerial RoboticsBiological systems such as birds and humans are able to move with great agility, efficiency, and robustness in a wide range of environments. Endowing machines with similar capabilities requires designing controllers that address the challenges of high-degree-of-freedom, high-degree-of-underactuation, nonlinear & hybrid dynamics, as well as input, state, and safety-critical constraints ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Startups in the Baltics : Small Autonomous Robots for Urban DeliverySession Three presents a global leader in small autonomous urban robots from Estonia. Headquartered in Tallinn, CEO Ahti Heinla will discuss the history and vision of Starship; the challenges of building a disruptive AI/Robotics startup in a country not known for deep robotics and AI expertise; operating experience gained to ...
The electric power industry is undergoing a profound transformation toward a low-carbon future to address climate change. The pace of technological change has opened up new and exciting opportunities to do business better and cleaner. Customer choices are changing and expanding. Edison International (EIX) is committed to helping the State ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Nite East Bay: Firescaping, AR Vision, Bay Cocktail HistoryFlora Firewall: Fighting Fires With FlowersWildfires can burn at a rate of nearly fifteen miles per hour, so human understanding of how different plants respond to fire conditions is crucial. Firescaping looks at how aesthetic concerns interact with safety, and how a deeper knowledge of plant physiology and classification can ...
