Mysteries of the universe explored by international expert

The universe, stars, planets and people would not exist today if there was no imbalance between matter and anti-matter. But how and when, in the history of the universe, did this imbalance develop?

This puzzle will be examined at a free UQ public lecture next week by Professor Helen Quinn, an international physics expert from Stanford University.

Professor Quinn will speak on “The Mystery of the Missing Anti-Matter” in Room 222, Parnell (Physics) Building, St Lucia Campus at 6.30pm on Wednesday February 9. Drinks and nibbles will be served at 6pm.

Australian-born Professor Quinn has given many public talks on this topic and when not working on subatomic particles, works with primary and high school teachers in California to make physics fun and exciting for students.

Her talk is part of an Australian Institute of Physics ‘Women in Physics’ national lecture tour and is one of many activities planned by UQ’s School of Physical Sciences for the 2005 World Year of Physics, an international celebration of the discoveries made by Albert Einstein 100 years ago.

Media: For further information contact Dr Chris Vale (telephone 3346 9425, email vale@physics.uq.edu.au) or Lynda Flower (telephone 3346 7264, email l.flower@uq.edu.au). Website: http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/AIPqld/wip.html