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Last year, CERN celebrated 70 years of groundbreaking scientific collaboration and innovation, with science communication playing a pivotal role in highlighting these achievements. Join us for an exciting series of events "The Voice of Science" centered on science communication, featuring renowned speakers who will share their expertise and insights into making complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging for all. The events will take place at the CERN Library located in Blg. 52/1-052.
The fourth talk will be by Professor Carsten Welsch on "Hollywood Physics":
Ever wondered how accurate the science in your favorite blockbuster films is? In Hollywood Physics, Professor Carsten P Welsch takes you behind the scenes of films like Iron Man, Terminator, and The Flash to uncover their most glaring scientific inaccuracies. From impossible stunts to misunderstood particle accelerators, he reveals how real-world physics compares to Hollywood’s imagination.
But the story doesn’t stop there - Professor Welsch will also share how cutting-edge research at the Cockcroft Institute often surpasses even the wildest movie plots. Join us for an entertaining journey that blends science, cinema, and the fascinating real-world applications of particle accelerators, from antimatter studies to life-saving cancer treatments.
Bio of the speaker:
Professor Carsten P Welsch studied physics and economics at the Universities of Frankfurt and UC Berkeley, completing his PhD in accelerator physics at Frankfurt. Following postdoctoral roles at the Max Planck Institute and CERN, he founded the QUASAR Group in 2007. Since 2008, he has been a member of the University of Liverpool and the Cockcroft Institute, becoming a Full Professor in 2011 and serving as Head of the Physics Department from 2016 to 2023. His research focuses on antimatter physics and accelerator optimization, with pioneering contributions to beam diagnostics. He has led six EU networks, training over 100 fellows, and directs two STFC CDTs in Data Science. With over 50 international events organized and extensive outreach efforts, he actively promotes discovery science and influences global research strategies.
