Astrophysics Seminar
Subject:: Gravitational Wave Sources – 24th Jan
Title: Jets from Compact Binary Mergers: Electromagnetic Counterparts to Gravitational Wave Sources
Speaker: Gavin Lamb (Liverpool John Moores University)
Time: 3pm on 24th January 2016
Venue: Physics C36
Abstract:
Short gamma-ray bursts are believed to be produced by ultra-relativistic jets launched from the merger of neutron stars (NSNS) or a black-hole and a neutron star (BHNS). A short (<2s) flash of gamma-rays, from internal shocks, is followed by a multi-band afterglow from external shocks as the jet decelerates in the ambient medium. Observations of the afterglow are currently triggered by the prompt gamma-rays. For jets with a bulk Lorentz factor
Gráinne Wilkinson
VC Visit
The VC will visit Physics on Tues 21 February from 1300-1500hrs. The format and venues for the visit are given below and I’d be grateful if you could make a note in your diaries.
Part One (1300 – 1345hrs) Venue – B10
Head of department and their leadership/management team
The two questions Mark wants to discuss are:
1. Their reflections on the NSS 2016 outcomes, the strengths and weaknesses and work they have done ready for NSS 2017.
2. In the strategy refresh what they as department they would like to see added/updated.
Part Two (1345 – 1500hrs) Venue – C36
Whole department
Mark will talk for approximately 25 minutes followed by general questions from the department.
Gráinne Wilkinson
Booking Meeting Rooms In Physics
The meeting rooms and breakout rooms in Physiacs are not available to book on the central booking system. If you wish to book one see Grainne.
Rob Lewsey