Schedule Apr 14, 2004
The Quantum Mechanics of Global Warming
Dr. Brad Marston, Brown University

Quantum mechanics plays a a crucial, albeit often overlooked, role in our understanding of the Earth's climate. In this talk, I use three well known aspects of quantum mechanics to present a simple physical picture of what may happen as the concentrations of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide continue to increase. I also utilize some basic astronomy and wave mechanics to decipher historical and paleoclimatic records. I conclude with a personal perspective on the politics versus the science of global warming.


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