Public Lecture : "Contemplating the Birth of the Universe" by Prof. George F. Smoot

A UTP Public Lecture,

 in conjunction with

2nd ASEAN Event Series "BRIDGES – Dialogues Towards a Culture of Peace" 

 "Contemplating the Birth of the Universe" 

by Prof. George F. Smoot 

(Nobel Prize Winner in Physics, 2006)

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

2.00 – 4.00 pm

Chancellor Hall

Abstract

Using our most advanced techniques and instruments we sift through relic clues and evidence to understand the events surrounding the birth and subsequent development of the Universe. A precision inspection and investigation of the Cosmic Scene along with careful analysis, discussion and computer modeling have allowed us to determine what happened over billions of years with amazing certainty and accuracy. Some of our findings are surprising and even provide shocking twists of plot. There remain even more mysteries to be solved. In spite of that we can tell the tale of the creation and history of the Universe show key supporting evidence, some of it from very early times including using the cosmic background light to provide a direct image of the embryo universe.

Programme

2.00 pm Arrival of Guests

2.30 pm 

Welcoming speech by YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Haji Kasim, 

Rector of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Introduction of the 2nd ASEAN Event Series "BRIDGES – Dialogues Towards a Culture of Peace" & Introduction of the Speaker

by Mr Uwe Morawetz, 

Founding Chairman of the International Peace Foundation

Lecture entitled "Contemplating the Birth of the Universe" 

by Prof George F. Smoot

Q&A Session

4.00 pm End

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As forwarded by Ustaz Rahmat, Imam 2 Masjid An-Nur UTP

A nobel laureate right here in UTP

Pls observe my mail to Rakan masjid.

I would like our Islamica community members will help to promote this event and be an active participant especially during the question and answer session. 

Wassalam.

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Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullah,

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Syukron.

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UPDATE (Click for Full View)

*Sunday Nite, 5th April 2009

9 -11 pm

ISLAMICA Resource Centre, Old Mosque UTP