Detection of Gravitational Waves - Role of Large International Collaborations
Offered By: APS Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves and the crucial role of large international collaborations in this 58-minute conference talk by David Reitze, Executive Director of LIGO Laboratory. Delivered at the International Leadership Forum during the APS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 30, 2020, gain insights into the complex scientific endeavor that led to this monumental discovery. Learn about the challenges, triumphs, and collaborative efforts that made it possible to observe these elusive ripples in spacetime, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe and opening up new avenues for astronomical research.
Syllabus
David Reitze, The Detection of Gravitational Waves: The Role of Large International Collaborations
Taught by
APS Physics
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