I Love Lasers: Dr Bradley Bobbs Lecture
April 7 at 5:30 p.m.
In Multi-purpose room at the Calabasas Library
No reservations required
Lasers I Have Loved: Gripping tales from the thrilling life of a laser physicist
Hear about some of the more interesting lasers that Dr. Bobbs has encountered (or invented) during his career. You’ll hear stories about the golden-rectangle laser, the edible laser, the dog-replacement laser, and many more.
These lectures are designed to explain physics in a way that is understandable to any adult, regardless of science or math background (or lack thereof).
While aimed at adults, they are also suitable for exceptionally inquisitive teens. Replete with cartoons, jokes, trivia, cultural references, and historical and personal anecdotes, these lectures have been found by past audiences to be very entertaining as well as enlightening.
Dr. Bradley Bobbs holds a PhD in Physics from UCLA and a BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College. He has a long career researching laser and electro-optical physics in the Los Angeles area, currently as Senior Scientist at Intelligent Optical Systems in Gardena. He has been Adjunct Professor of Physics at Moorpark College and California Lutheran University, and was a Teaching Assistant while studying at UCLA and Harvey Mudd College. He is also known for his passionate or humorous poetry recitations, parody songs, comedy, and stories. Dr. Bobbs has been active in the Calabasas community since 2002.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library
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April 7 at 5:30 p.m.
In Multi-purpose room at the Calabasas Library
No reservations required
Lasers I Have Loved: Gripping tales from the thrilling life of a laser physicist
Hear about some of the more interesting lasers that Dr. Bobbs has encountered (or invented) during his career. You’ll hear stories about the golden-rectangle laser, the edible laser, the dog-replacement laser, and many more.
These lectures are designed to explain physics in a way that is understandable to any adult, regardless of science or math background (or lack thereof).
While aimed at adults, they are also suitable for exceptionally inquisitive teens. Replete with cartoons, jokes, trivia, cultural references, and historical and personal anecdotes, these lectures have been found by past audiences to be very entertaining as well as enlightening.
Dr. Bradley Bobbs holds a PhD in Physics from UCLA and a BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College. He has a long career researching laser and electro-optical physics in the Los Angeles area, currently as Senior Scientist at Intelligent Optical Systems in Gardena. He has been Adjunct Professor of Physics at Moorpark College and California Lutheran University, and was a Teaching Assistant while studying at UCLA and Harvey Mudd College. He is also known for his passionate or humorous poetry recitations, parody songs, comedy, and stories. Dr. Bobbs has been active in the Calabasas community since 2002.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library
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