How much do we know about the closest star? How do solar behaviors affect our lives on Earth? Join us to learn about the solar system's powerhouse!

Location: Hewlett Teaching Center, Room 200 & YouTube

Title: Unveiling the Sun: Exploring the Wonders of Solar Astrophysics

Speaker: Dr. Sushant Mahajan (KIPAC/Stanford)

Abstract: In this lecture, we will together embark on an adventure to uncover the enigmatic and awe-inspiring secrets of the Sun through the lens of solar astrophysics. Specifically, I will be discussing how cutting-edge research and innovative technology allow us to peer deep into the Sun’s interior to gaze at the intricacies of complex interactions between plasma flows and magnetic fields and explore its profound influence on our interplanetary environment. Through stunning visuals from high quality data, numerical simulations leveraging supercomputers, and insights gained from machine learning, I will demystify the science behind solar phenomena and discuss the current challenges in predicting the Sun’s behavior.

This event will be offered in a hybrid format. Live stream URL can be found at the bottom of the EventBrite registration confirmation email.