Room 522, 5/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building, The University of Hong Kong
March 20, 2026 (Friday)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most powerful space-based infrared observatory ever built. The first part of the talk will shortly discuss the main features of the observatory. The talk will then highlight some of the exciting science results, ranging from the high-redshift universe to the spectra of exoplanets and planet-forming disks. A special emphasis will be placed on the planet formation process and what we can learn from infrared spectroscopy regarding the inventory of material in the terrestrial planet-forming zones of protoplanetary disks. The talk will also provide a summary of the present scenario of the physics of planet formation.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend in person in 522 Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building or via Zoom: