The Exciting Chemistry in Daily Life: A Brief Journey Into the Chemistry of Colour and Light

Chemistry is all around us.  As a central science that concerns matters and their transformation, chemistry is fundamental to many aspects of our modern world. In this Public Lecture Series, the chemistry that contributes to the understanding of our nature and to advance modern technology for the betterment of mankind will be introduced.

This is the third talk in the series titled "The Exciting Chemistry in Daily Life".   

Title: A Brief Journey Into the Chemistry of Colour and Light

Date: 29 Nov 2018 (Thu)

Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Venue: Lecture Theatre KKLG109, K K Leung Building, Main Campus, HKU.

Speaker: Dr. Ho Yu AU-YEUNG, Department of Chemistry, HKU. 

About the talk: From gem stone and firework to green leaf and red blood, our world is full of wonderful colours.  The speaker will explore the chemistry behind the colour of substances and phenomena we see in our daily life.