First Detection of Gravitational Waves
Date and Time
Location
MacN 401
Details
Speaker
Phil Landry, PhD Candidate
Abstract
The first direct observation of gravitational waves, predicted by Einstein in 1916, was made by the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (Advanced LIGO) on September 14, 2015. The detection of the signature of merging black holes 1.3 billion light years away is a ground-breaking achievement that marks the beginning of a new era of gravitational wave astronomy. In this special seminar, I will recap the highlights of the discovery and answer questions about the origin, significance, and implications of this detection.
Further Details
The talk is from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Snacks will be provided at 12:00 pm. Make sure to follow the Graduate Seminar Series on Facebook.