When light is dispersed into its constituent colours, it can become possible to discern rich dynamical information about an evolving system in space, for example cosmic explosions, collisions or accelerations.

This lecture explores how such dispersion can be designed to reveal the dynamics of distant worlds.

A lecture by Katherine Blundell 3 February

The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/unravelling-rainbows

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