Join the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics for the next installment in the KITP Public Lecture series, featuring renowned theoretical physicist Mehran Kardar of MIT. In this fascinating talk, Kardar explores the strange and surprising forces that emerge from the quantum vacuum—where empty space is anything but empty.
From the mysterious Casimir effect, in which quantum fluctuations create measurable attraction between uncharged objects, to the possibility of repulsive forces, motion without contact, and even rotating bodies that emit light, the lecture reveals how the “quantum void” continues to challenge and expand our understanding of physics. Blending deep scientific insight with accessible explanation, this event offers an engaging look into the hidden forces shaping the universe.
Read more about Professor Mehran Kardar here. In-Person RSVP here.
The lecture begins at 5:00 PM and will be followed by a reception at 6:00 PM. Parking will be available in UCSB Lot 10.