Learning from Billions of Galaxies - Can Our Understanding of Galaxy Formation Keep Up With the Upcoming Data Revolution?

Explore the cutting-edge research on galaxy formation in this 58-minute lecture by Risa Wechsler from Stanford University. Delve into the challenges of interpreting vast amounts of astronomical data as the field enters a new era of observation. Discover how scientists are adapting their understanding of galaxy formation to keep pace with the upcoming data revolution. Gain insights into the methods used to analyze billions of galaxies and the implications for our comprehension of the universe. Understand the importance of cross-disciplinary communication in theoretical physics as part of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics' Blackboard Lunches series. Engage with complex concepts presented in an accessible format, designed to foster collaboration and maintain unity across various fields of theoretical physics.

Learning from billions of galaxies: Can our understanding of galaxy... ▸ Risa Wechsler (Stanford)