Metallic Hydrogen Science Facts and Science Fictions
Metallic Hydrogen Science Facts and Science Fictions
- Event time: 5:00pm until 6:00pm
- Event date: 26th October 2017
- Speaker: Professor Graeme Ackland (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Location: Lecture Theatre B, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
Event details
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. In starts and in plants, most of it is condensed and metallic. Early this year came the tenth announcement of the first synthesis of metallic hydrogen on Earth, and its potential as superconducting rocket fuel.
In this talk Prof. Ackland will discuss the nature of compressed hydrogen, its role in generating the magnetic field of giant planets, use in fuel cells ad fission reactors, rocketry and power distribution. And along the way, we’ll expose some fascinating insights into how competitive science actually works nowadays.
Tea and cakes from 16.30, level 3 foyer outside Lecture Theatre A
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