We have so much more to learn about the Universe that surrounds our world but a public lecture at the University of Bath on Thursday 19 November will give local people the chance to find out how physicists are weaving together ideas to explain how it came to be.
Over the last few decades astronomers have revealed that our cosmos is not only vast in scale but also exceedingly complex.
Professor Peter Coles, Chair in Theoretical Astrophysics at Cardiff University, will focus on describing properties of the large-scale structure of the Universe and explaining the theories that suggest how and why its complexity was generated.
He said: “Cosmologist have developed theoretical explanations for the Universe’s origin that involve exotic concepts such as ‘dark matter’ and ‘cosmic inflation’, producing a cosmic web of ideas that is in some way as rich and fascinating as the Universe itself.”
Professor Coles’ primary research is working on theoretical aspects of the Universe, using statistical techniques to test models of structure against his own observations.
He has been a speaker at talks all over the world as well as an organiser of international meetings.
This is an annual lecture organised by the University and the William Herschel Society, it will take place on Thursday 19 November at the University of Bath, Lecture Theatre 8 West 1.1 at 7pm.
Admission is free and people are welcome to just turn up on the night.
For further information please contact Stephanie Marshall, Events & Ceremonies Office on 01225 383659