October 6, 2005 Source: University of Windsor: http://www.uwindsor.ca/units/pac/newsrel.nsf/f8e26b1a592c9edb8525676a0048614a/934c12a4344b5d6f8525709200686611!OpenDocument Nobel winner to lecture as part of World Year of Physics (WINDSOR, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005) – The University of Windsor continues to celebrate World Year of Physics 2005 with a visit from Nobel Prize winning physicist Anthony J. Leggett October 13 and 14, as part of its Faculty of Science Seminar Series. Dr. Leggett, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will present, Does the everyday world really obey quantum mechanics? at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 13 in Moot Court, University of Windsor Faculty of Law building. Leggett will also participate in an open on-stage interview from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 14 in Room 51, Chrysler Hall South. Leggett will discuss the movement of everyday objects like cars, rockets and balls, which is described by Newton’s famous three laws of motion. All things are made of atoms, but at a microscopic level Newton’s laws do not work. For the past hundred years physicists have been using a theory called quantum mechanics to describe nature at the atomic level. This theory has been extremely successful in predicting the outcome of experiments, but many scientists are dissatisfied with its philosophical foundations. Most notably, Albert Einstein expressed concern that the quantum-mechanical description of reality is not complete. Over the past decade, new experiments have been planned to probe these foundations and Dr. Leggett will discuss how current experiments propose to resolve the problem and present prospects for the future. Dr. Rangan calls Leggett’s visit, "An honour and unique opportunity for physics enthusiasts. We expect to be inspired by the achievements that highlight Professor Leggett’s career, and discover the inspirations that he drew from his life." Leggett’s lecture is one of two public lectures to be presented this fall by the university’s Department of Physics. The University of Windsor is a leader in science research, offering distinguished programs in the areas of automotive, environmental and social justice research. The Department of Physics has become a valuable resource for a wide range of community physics educators. - 30 - CONTACT: Dr. Chitra Rangan Lori Koutros Assistant Professor Manager, News Services Department of Physics University of Windsor Faculty of Science (519) 973-7001 University of Windsor Cell: (519) 564-9908 (519) 253-3000 ext. 2662 rangan@uwindsor.ca
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