The Jazz of Physics
by Dr. Stephon Alexander
The Frontiers of Physics Lecture Series brings renowned scientists to the UW to offer free lectures on exciting advances in physics with the goal of fostering an appreciation of science and technology in our community. This fall we are honored to welcome Dr. Stephon Alexander.
Free and open to the public. Registration is required for in-person and virtual attendance.
We expect tickets to this event to sell out quickly, so please register early and let us know if your plans change.
Kane Hall 130
4069 Spokane Lane,
Seattle, WA 98195
or YouTube Live
About the Lecture
In this talk, we revisit the deep interconnection between music and the evolution of astrophysics and cosmology. We explore new ways in which music, particularly jazz, mirrors ideas in modern physics, including quantum mechanics, general relativity, and the physics of the early universe. Finally, we discuss how innovations in physics have been, and may continue to be, inspired by the kind of “improvisational logic” exemplified in jazz performance and practice.
About the Speaker
Dr. Stephon Alexander
About Frontiers of Physics
The University of Washington Department of Physics and College of Arts & Sciences are proud to present the Frontiers of Physics Public Lecture Series. Building on the Department's longtime commitment to public scholarship, the lecture series brings renowned scientists to UW to offer free lectures on exciting advances in physics with the goal of fostering an appreciation of science and technology in our community.
The Frontiers of Physics Lecture Series is made possible by generous contributions from donors and the spirited work of the organizing committee: Lynn Bahrych, Alvaro Chavarria, K.C. Cole, Kaori DeLancy, Shih-Chieh Hsu, David Kaplan, Lex Lindsey, Marilena Loverde, Charles Marcus, Mike Miller, Patrick O'Hara, and Theo Schaad, with logistical support from the Physics Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and UW Advancement. Thanks to them, this series is free and open to the public through online registration.
Accessibility
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