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The Shaking Cosmos - Observing the Universe in Gravitational Waves with LISA

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Gravitational Waves Courses Astrophysics Courses Cosmology Courses Black Holes Courses LISA (Large Installation System Administration) Conference Courses Space Exploration Courses General Relativity Courses Multi-messenger Astronomy Courses

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Explore the cutting-edge field of gravitational wave astronomy in this captivating 59-minute public lecture presented by Shane L Larson from Northwestern University. Delve into the modern understanding of gravity and discover how gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of spacetime, are revolutionizing our observations of the Universe. Learn about the upcoming space-based gravitational wave observatory LISA, set to launch in the early 2030s through a collaboration between ESA and NASA. Gain insights into the potential discoveries awaiting us as we listen to the cosmic stories told by colliding black holes, compact stars falling into massive black holes, and the fading whispers of binary white dwarf stars. Uncover how this new era of multi-messenger astronomy is expanding our knowledge beyond traditional light-based observations, offering unprecedented views into the most extreme events in the cosmos.

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AM24 Public Lecture - The Shaking Cosmos: Observing the Universe in Gravitational Waves with LISA


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