Gravitational Waves and Complex Detection Machines - News from the Dark Universe
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of gravitational waves in this 57-minute seminar by Hartmut Grote from Cardiff University. Delve into the nature of these space-time distortions traveling at light speed and their groundbreaking detections in 2015 and 2017. Learn about the emerging field of gravitational-wave astronomy and how it allows us to 'hear' cataclysmic events from distant galaxies. Discover the intricate workings of kilometer-scale laser interferometers like LIGO, which combine various physics and engineering disciplines to detect these cosmic phenomena. Gain insights into potential applications of precision laser interferometers and experience the unique opportunity to listen to the sound of the universe.
Syllabus
News from the dark Universe: Gravitational waves and the complex machines to detect them
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Santa Fe Institute
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