The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Abstract

Based on the following topic, I hope to share some of my personal perspectives and ideas. This is also a key topic I am researching during this summer period, and I will elaborate on my thoughts through a detailed article.

Topic:

S.E.T.I, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Discuss the search for intelligent life elsewhere, given the present scientific knowledge. Make sure to stick to the science and avoid sci-fi. Discuss the past and present efforts made to detect artificial radio signals, and especially the reasons why certain radio frequencies are better than others. You may also discuss present efforts to detect laser beams from other planets. Phase I may include, for instance, the early attempts of SETI using radio frequencies at the ‘water hole’ and reasons why these were chosen.