Colloquium

Physics Pranks and Astronomical Antics

Douglas Scott, UBC
Location: *C9000* and Online

Friday, 01 April 2022 02:30PM PDT
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Synopsis

1st April has traditionally been a day for japes and high jinks in many realms of life - with science not being entirely excluded! In observance of this day I will review the use of humour in physics and astronomy, focusing on some specific examples, particularly those involving April Fool's Day.

https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.17057v2