Last week, Astrocent had the privilege of hosting an unexpected yet welcome visit from Prof. Fernando Ferroni, a renowned physicist and prominent figure in the global scientific community.
Prof. Ferroni, a senior professor at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) in L’Aquila and a former president of INFN (Italy’s National Institute for Nuclear Physics), is well-known for his leadership in cutting-edge research. In addition to his many accolades, he serves as one of the directors of the Einstein Telescope project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionising gravitational-wave astronomy.
During his visit, Prof. Ferroni met our team at Astrocent’s office on Rektorska 4. He toured the office spaces and electronics laboratory, taking a closer look at the advancements we’ve achieved. Casual discussions touched on various topics, including why mountain tunnels are safest during earthquakes, challenges in human space exploration, and rocket tracking. Scientists also shared insights on underground laboratories and the technology behind constructing the Einstein Telescope, the future gravitational wave observatory to be built in Europe. A key point of conversation was the link between science and industry, emphasising the importance of research with future industrial applications in mind.
This visit was particularly special, as Prof. Ferroni had previously been to Astrocent in May 2019. It offered an excellent opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress Astrocent has made over the past few years.
