Aula Magna

Science Colloquium del Prof. M. Paternostro (Belfast, UK)

Simulation of condensed matter systems can nowadays take place in computers.

Silicon Carbide (SiC) presents a high breakdown field (2-4 MV/cm) and a high-energy band gap (2.3–3.2 eV), largely higher than silicon and for these reasons is the ideal material for high power devices.

The origin and nature of Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs) remain unsolved in contemporary astroparticle physics. To give an answer to these questions is rather challenging because of the extremely low flux of a few per km² per century at extreme energies (i.e.

CATANA is the first Italian protontherapy facility for the treatment of ocular tumors.

With over 2000 km² of solar panels generating 300 GWp worldwide, photovoltaics is becoming an important source of energy for our society. The efficiency of solar energy conversion using single-junction semiconductor solar cells has now reached 27% for silicon and 29% for GaAs.

With over 2000 km² of solar panels generating 300 GWp worldwide, photovoltaics is becoming an important source of energy for our society. The efficiency of solar energy conversion using single-junction semiconductor solar cells has now reached 27% for silicon and 29% for GaAs.

CATANA is the first Italian protontherapy facility for the treatment of ocular tumors.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), uomo di scienza, nel 500° anniversario della morte.

The ESA-Gaia mission is producing an unprecedented revolution in Universe sciences. The discovery of quick magnetic transitions in young ultra-fast rotating stars is quite unexpected. In this colloquium, the consequences for the inference of stellar age, for the formation of planetary systems, and for the star-planet interactions will be discussed, together with the methodology that has led to such a discovery.