Syntheses of some polycyclic alkaloids and terpenoids by our group will be presented in this lecture. Daphniphyllum alkaloids are a class of structurally intriguing natural products. We develop a series of strategies, such as electrocyclization, [3 + 2] cycloaddition, electrocyclic ring opening, and late-stage Diels - Alder cycloaddition, to achieve ...
A good understanding of the migration of the injected CO2 plume and how this is impacted by capillary heterogeneity is needed to ensure long-term security of the injected CO2. Residual trapping is one of the main mechanisms for immobilizing CO2 after the injection phase of a geological sequestration project. Residual ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Astrophysical systematics in weak lensing Current and upcoming large galaxy surveys will provide a wealth of cosmological information about our Universe. Weak lensing is one of the primary probes to uncover the nature of dark energy through its sensitivity to the growth of structure across cosmic time. However, a detailed understanding about systematic effects is ...
The Freedman research group's overarching theme is harnessing chemical intuition to approach fundamental challenges in physics. Within this framework, we are focused on three vital areas of contemporary physics: advancing quantum information science, probing magnetism, and creating new emergent materials. We pursue each of these directions through the lens of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
A High Energy View of the Extreme UniverseDr. Julie McEnery of NASA-Ames will give Applied Physics/Physics colloquium, entitled "A High Energy View of the Extreme Universe."
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Shining Light on Gravity: Sometimes all that Shimmers IS Gold In 1916, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, a radiant form of energy similar to light, but caused by gravity. On August 17, 2017, a new kind of gravitational wave source was detectedâ€"two colliding neutron stars. Professor Ryan Foley will tell the harrowing David vs. Goliath story of ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Mathematics, Magic, and Meaning -- Saving California's Native Plants, Healing our CommunityWhat does it mean to live in one of earth’s biodiversity “hot spots� In this beautifully illustrated talk, Dan Gluesenkamp, executive director of the California Native Plant Society, presents a beautiful and inspiring talk on how local nature can help us - and how we can help maintain its variety ...
