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Seeing Atoms: Our World at the Nanoscale

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 19:00to20:00
Rutherford Physics Building Keys Auditorium, 3600 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2T8, CA
Price: 
Free

Our public lecture series is free and everyone is welcome. Join us and learn about fantastic cutting-edge research. No prior knowledge needed! Starting at 7 pm sharp at the Keys Auditorium!

A public talk by Megan Cowie from 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ.

The material world around us, from nectarines to nanotubes, from snowflakes to superconductors, is made up of atoms. But what are atoms, really? This knowledge is the culmination of a spectacular journey, from ancient natural philosophy to the prowess of modern science. Now, we are in an unprecedented position: For the first time in our history, we can manipulate atoms to build nano-scale technology, and exploit the unique and fascinating properties of the ultra-small. In fact, nanotechnology has already begun to shape our everyday lives. But how does this spectacular journey end? Are we doomed to a future dominated by 'nanorobots'?

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