Conveners
Physics Plenary (1): Accelerators, Astrophysics & Cosmology, Atomic & Molecular Physics
- Ulrich Goerlach (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR))
This talk will explore the status of the particle accelerator laboratories in the African continent. Firstly; the presentation will focus on the different particle accelerator laboratories available on the continent, the type of machines available in each of the facilities. Furthermore, the talk will focus on different research platforms available in each facility on the continent; and the...
I will describe my journey in a broader context of Africa's journey in astrophysics, highlighting some key points along the way. The presentation will aim to celebrate and show selected astrophysics achievements and opportunities in Africa and beyond.
The Atomic and Molecular field is a bedrock for modern science and emerging technologies owing to its connections to many disciplines of physical and biological sciences as well as important for future economic development. Specifically, the fundamental role that Atomic and Molecular physics (together with Optical physics) is playing in the ongoing revolution in the field of quantum...
