Physics and Astronomy Colloquium - Prof. Fiona Harrison, Caltech
Title: "Science Highlights from the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR): Bringing the High Energy Universe into Focus"
Location
Wilder 104
Sponsored by
Physics Department
Audience
Public
Abstract: The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, the first focusing high-energy X-ray (3 – 79 keV) telescope in orbit, extends sensitive X-ray observations above the band pass where Chandra and XMM-Newton operate. With an unprecedented combination of sensitivity, spectral and imaging resolution above 10 keV, NuSTAR is advancing our understanding of black holes, neutron stars, and supernova remnants. I will describe the mission and present selected science highlights.
Location
Wilder 104
Sponsored by
Physics Department
Audience
Public
