National Synchrotron Light Source Symposium

"The Quantum Mechanics of Global Warming"

Presented by Dr. Brad Marston, Department of Physics, Brown University

Wednesday, April 13, 2005, 1:00 am — Seminar Room, Bldg. 725

Quantum mechanics plays a crucial, albeit often overlooked, role in our understanding of the Earth's climate. In this talk, I use three well known aspects of quantum mechanics to present a simple physical picture of what may happen as the concentrations of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, continue to increase. I also utilize some basic astronomy and wave mechanics to decipher historical and paleoclimatic records. I conclude with a personal perspective on the politics versus the science of global warming.

Hosted by: Peter Abbamonte

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