Join Berkeley Lab’s Chief Communications Officer John German in an engaging interview with Alec Nevala-Lee, author of “Collisions: A Physicists’ Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs.” This newly released biography explores the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Luis Alvarez, whose pioneering work at Berkeley Lab helped shape the course of modern physics.
In this conversation, Nevala-Lee dives into his motivations for sharing Alvarez’s story, memorable moments and anecdotes from his research, and lessons from Alvarez’s career that are relevant for science and society today. He also shares insights from his visit to Berkeley Lab, and hints at what’s next in his writing career.
Running Time: 14:06
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