Saturday Physics Series Lecture, "Windows and Climate Change"

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning of buildings account for about 15% of the global energy consumption, but about 20% of this building-related energy is lost because of inefficient windows. Greenhouse emissions associated with producing and using this energy contribute substantially to climate change. Is there a solution to this challenging problem? Starting from the physical principles associated with energy loss through windows, I will describe our development of visibly transparent, infrared-reflecting, thermally super-insulating materials that may replace or retrofit the inefficient windowpanes of residential and commercial buildings. Using many demonstrations, I will discuss how this technology has much in common with liquid crystal displays and how production of such unusual transparent aerogel materials is aided by bacteria to make them affordable.

Presented by: Professor Ivan Smalyukh

The Department of Physics proudly presents the Saturday Physics Series, lectures geared toward high school students and adults to highlight the exciting research and practical potential of physics. 

All lectures are free and open to the public and located in Duane Physical Laboratories, room G1B30. Cookies and lemonade will be available after the lecture and talkback.

Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Duane Physics and Astrophysics, G1B30
2000 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309

Event Type

Lecture/Presentation, Outreach

Interests

Science & Technology, Outreach & Engagement

Audience

General Public, High School Students, Students, Undergraduate Students

Website

https://www.colorado.edu/physics/satu...

Group
Physics
Hashtag

##saturdayphysics

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