There are only a few times in the history of a species when it gains the know-how, the audacity and the tools to greatly advance the interrogation of its origins. The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope is one such moment for humanity. This talk will explain some of the engineering and technology that made this feat possible and outline the key questions we hope to answer through this amazing instrument.
Our Presenter:
Sarbmeet Kanwal has a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics from the California Institute of Technology. After retiring from a career in wireless telecommunications research at Bell Labs he has been teaching astronomy and physics at Brookdale Community College in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He is a frequent speaker on astronomical topics of interest to the general public, such as Black Holes, Big Bang Theory, Search for Alien Life and the Mystery of Time. His other interests include promoting STEM education for kids and training high school youth for interfaith bridge building in their communities.