Dr. Mathur gave a lecture on the various paradigm shifts in physics that have developed over the years, especially the ideology surrounding black holes. With each new discover, there has been almost an entire shift on the mechanics of black holes. Dr. Mathur specifically talked about Stephen Hawking and his discover of Hawking Radiation. I thought it was particular interesting when Dr. Mathur was talking about his encounters with Hawking and how he gained fame in the science community. Finally, I also found it interesting to learn about how black holes form and the various discoveries that have been made in physics.
Yes, Amanda, I too was intrigued when hearing about Dr. Mathur’s personal encounters with Steven Hawking. It is true that Hawking’s personal story often overshadows his contributions to science and it was nice to learn a little more about the science side.