The Shape of Space

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

9-5-2002

Abstract

When we look out on a clear night, the universe seems infinite. Yet this infinity might be an illusion. During the first half of this presentation, computer games will introduce the concept of a "multiconnected universe". Interactive 3D graphics will then take the viewer on a tour of several possible shapes for space.

Finally, we'll see how data from a small NASA satellite could soon reveal the true shape of our universe. The only prerequisites for this talk are curiosity and imagination. For middle school and high school students, people interested in astronomy, and all members of the Missoula community.

Additional Details

This talk is part of The Presidents Lecture Series & The Big Sky Conference, and is sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Thursday, 5 September 2002
8:00 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall
Reception following

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