31st Hintze Public Lecture: Professor Duncan Lorimer 🌌📡
Join Professor Duncan Lorimer FRS (West Virginia University) as he recounts the remarkable story behind the discovery of fast radio bursts (FRBs) — some of the brightest and most mysterious pulses in the universe. In this accessible public lecture, he explores what we know about these powerful cosmic flashes, their possible origins near neutron stars, and how FRBs are now being used to probe the large‑scale structure of the Universe. The talk will be followed by an in‑person drinks reception, with an option to join online via Zoom.
What to expect:
- 🌠An engaging introduction to fast radio bursts and their scientific significance
- 🧠Insights into the discovery, mysteries, and future of FRB research
- 🥂 A post‑lecture drinks reception for in‑person attendees