Planets in the lab
Event details
| Date | 22.03.2013 |
| Hour | 14:15 |
| Speaker | Prof. Philippe Gillet, Laboratoire de sciences de la Terre et des planètes, ICMP-EPFL |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
In the newly created Earth and Planetary Science Laboratory at EPFL we investigate phase equilibria and physical properties of materials submitted to ultra high-pressure (up to 200 GPa) and temperature (up to 4 000 K) using the laser-heated diamond anvil cell (LHDAC). These conditions are typical of deep planetary interiors (more than 3000 km depth). These experiments are central for understanding the processes that have shaped terrestrial planets and governed their evolution.
We also work on meteorites, unique fragments of Mars or missing planets. These unique samples provide insights on the shock events that have continuously punctuated the evolution of the Solar System. Diamonds are witnesses of shocks in rocks. We will show how they form on Earth and Mars using simple observations, first order calculations as well as molecular dynamics simulations.
We also work on meteorites, unique fragments of Mars or missing planets. These unique samples provide insights on the shock events that have continuously punctuated the evolution of the Solar System. Diamonds are witnesses of shocks in rocks. We will show how they form on Earth and Mars using simple observations, first order calculations as well as molecular dynamics simulations.
Practical information
- Informed public
- Free
Organizer
- ICMP (Arnaud Magrez)
Contact
- Arnaud Magrez, Raphaël Butté and Woflgang Harbich