CLEAN : Nobel winning astrophysicist: we expanded horizon

The video covers a range of topics, starting with greetings and a brief introduction. It then delves into a project focused on detecting Earth-like planets, highlighting the collaboration between various universities. The speaker shares their emotional reaction to winning the Nobel Prize, recounting the surprise and intensity of the moment. The video concludes with a discussion on the discovery of the first exoplanet, its significance, and the subsequent advancements in astrophysics over the past 25 years.

What is the main goal of the collaborative project involving Geneva and Leiden Universities?

• To explore the surface of the Moon

• To detect Earth-like planets

• To analyze the rings of Saturn

• To study the atmosphere of Mars

How did the speaker initially react to the news of winning a Nobel Prize?

• They immediately celebrated

• They thought it was a joke

• They were calm and composed

• They were expecting it

What unexpected event happened to the speaker on the morning of the Nobel Prize announcement?

• They forgot their speech

• They had a flat tire on their bike

• They missed their flight

• They lost their wallet

What was significant about the discovery made 25 years ago?

• It was the first planet found orbiting a star other than the Sun

• It was the first time a black hole was observed

• It was the first human landing on Mars

• It was the first detection of gravitational waves

How did the discovery of the first exoplanet impact the field of astrophysics?

• It disproved the Big Bang theory

• It opened a new window in astrophysics by proving the existence of exoplanets

• It confirmed the existence of dark matter

• It led to the discovery of new galaxies