JSI Colloquium for 2017-05-01

Series: JSI Colloquium
Date: Monday 01-May-2017
Time: 15:30-16:30 (3:30-4:30 pm)
Location: PSC 1136
Speaker: Dr. Steve Boggs (UCSD)
Title: "Exploring New Directions in Gamma Ray Astrophysics with COSI"

The Compton Spectrometer and Imager (COSI) wide-field gamma-ray telescope (0.2-5 MeV) is designed to probe the origins of Galactic positrons, uncover sites of nucleosynthesis in the Galaxy, and perform pioneering studies of gamma-ray polarization. COSI is the first science payload designed to fly on NASA's 18 MCF superpressure balloon. COSI underwent a successful 46-day science flight in 2016, the first science payload to launch from New Zealand. I will discuss the science goals and status of results of COSI, the technological advances of the instrument, future goals for the COSI program, and the potential of NASA's superpressure balloon program.


SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

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