Events in Physics

Speaker: Dimitri Veras

The University of Warwick's Department of Physics will play a major role in the development of two areas of astrophysical science: (1) old, dying stars and (2) transiting extrasolar planets. Theoretical modelling of old stars which harbour planetary systems is in its infancy, as is preparatory modelling for transiting exoplanet programmes in which the Department is heavily invested, such as the recently-funded PLATO mission. As a theorist with unique experience in both subject areas, I will fill a void and ensure that future research endeavours of both groups contain predictive and explanatory theoretical components.