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The Next Big Gravitational Wave Discovery - Continuous Sources

Offered By: BIMSA via YouTube

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Gravitational Waves Courses Astronomy Courses Astrophysics Courses General Relativity Courses Neutron Stars Courses Interferometry Courses Multi-messenger Astronomy Courses Continuous Gravitational Waves Courses

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Explore the cutting-edge field of gravitational wave astronomy in this 59-minute conference talk by Maria Alessandra Papa at BIMSA. Delve into the remarkable progress made since 2015, with hundreds of compact binary object mergers observed, transforming the field from a niche pursuit to a cornerstone of modern astrophysics. Learn about the groundbreaking 2017 event that combined electromagnetic and gravitational-wave observations, ushering in the era of multi-messenger astronomy. Discover the potential for even more frequent detections as sensor technology improves. Gain insight into the search for continuous gravitational wave sources, which emit steady signals and could represent the next major breakthrough in the field. Understand why these elusive, "humming" sources are a prime target for researchers and how their discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the universe.

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Maria Alessandra Papa: The next big gravitational wave discovery #ICBS2024


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