Philip Lubin
Professor of Physics | Exploring the Future of Humanity & Technology
About
Philip Lubin is a Professor of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on advanced space technology and the use of directed energy for planetary defense, interstellar exploration, and other high-impact applications.
Lubin has served as a scientific advisor to NASA and the White House, and his work has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, and other major publications. His talks provide audiences with a visionary look at how emerging technologies will transform the human condition and shape the future of our species.
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How humanity can reach the stars
Could we exit our solar system, and enter another? Astrophysicist Philip Lubin discusses the awesome potential of using lasers to propel small spacecraft, enabling humanity's first interstellar missions. Learn how this transformative technology could help us reach Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to our own -- and fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe along the way.
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