Gravitational Waves and Particle Physics: From Detection to Future Prospects - Lecture

Explore the fascinating world of gravitational waves and particle physics in this engaging 2-hour conversation featuring Nobel Laureate Barry Barish and renowned physicist Brian Greene. Delve into the groundbreaking discoveries in gravitational wave detection, from the first detection in 2015 to subsequent observations. Learn about the abandoned Superconducting Super Collider project, the origins of LIGO, and the future of gravitational wave detectors. Gain insights into black holes, quantum entanglement, and the mysteries of the cosmos through an interactive Q&A session with the audience. Discover Barry Barish's journey from childhood to becoming a leading physicist and his contributions to major scientific projects. Examine the technical aspects of interferometry, shock absorbers, and their role in gravitational wave detection. This thought-provoking discussion, part of the World Science Festival's Big Ideas series, offers a unique opportunity to understand cutting-edge developments in astrophysics and particle physics from two of the field's most prominent figures.

Introduction
Black Holes
Black Hole
Other Evidence
Pandemic Rant
Powering Up
Questions
Residual Power
Why Is There Something
Mystery of Quantum Measurement
Living near a black hole
How are particle pairs still entangled
Introducing Barry Barish
Barrys background
Barrys childhood
Switching to physics
Superconducting Super Collider
Gravitational Waves
How Realistic Was It
The Sticky Bead Argument
Interferometers
Future of gravitational waves
Interferometry
Shock Absorbers