Sp30W Energy and Life (Hybrid: Zoom)

Zoom | Available (Membership Required)

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4/17/2024-5/8/2024

11:15 AM-12:45 PM EDT on Wed

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[NEW COURSE] While energy does not depend on life, life very much depends on energy. This course will discuss some technical/scientific aspects of both energy and life. The course requires no prior knowledge of science although curiosity helps. We will discuss the sources of energy and their manifestations, transmutations and limitations, and how they support life in all its variety. We will also discuss how mankind (in contrast to all other forms of life) has appropriated many forms of energy to its advantage as well as its disadvantages (global warming and wars).  Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture

  • *This registration item is for attending class via Zoom and NOT IN-PERSON. You CANNOT attend this course in the building if you choose this registration item.*

Wolf Seka is a native of Austria with a Ph.D. in physics (UT Austin, 1965). He worked in various laser-related fields in several countries (now retired after 41 years at the UR Laser Lab).