Thematic Sessions III. e. Hunting for Alien Worlds: Recent Advances in Exoplanet Research
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Thematic Sessions III. e. Hunting for Alien Worlds: Recent Advances in Exoplanet Research
Organised by: Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA)
Venue: Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Large Lecture Hall
Abstract:
Exoplanet research is one of the most important drivers in modern astronomy and astrophysics. Since the discovery of the first exoplanet around a Sun-like star (Mayor & Queloz 1995), a whole new field has exploded into existence, which was primarily assisted by significant advances in ground-based observations and dedicated space missions. These have delivered thousands of exoplanets through exquisite observations of tiny effects caused by the presence of planet-sized companions around stars. The rich variety of exoplanets has also forced theoreticians to re-formulate our understanding of planet formation and evolution. This event will deliver first-hand accounts of where the field is right now and where are we heading to in the next decade.
Moderator (confirmed):
László Kiss, Director General, Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences
Speakers (confirmed):
Giovanna Tinetti, Professor of Astrophysics, University College London, Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences, Dept of Physics & Astronomy
Jack Lissauer, Space scientist, NASA Ames Research Center, Space Science & Astrobiology Division
Christopher Broeg, Space scientist, University of Bern, Faculty of Science, Center for Space and Habitability (CSH)
Szilárd Csizmadia, Researcher, German Aerospace Center, Institute for Planetary Research
Rapporteur:
Ágnes Kóspál, research advisor, Konkoly Observatory
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World Science Forum 2019, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Large Lecture Hall
Categories
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Science and society
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Dr. László Kiss (moderator)
Prof. Giovanna Tinetti (lecturer)
Dr. Jack Lissauer (lecturer)
Dr. Christopher Broeg (lecturer)
Dr. Szilárd Csizmadia (lecturer)
1:36:20
Date of recording
22 November, 2019
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