Ripple Effects - A Forum on Gravitational Waves

Explore the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves in this 39-minute panel discussion featuring experts from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Delve into the significance and implications of LIGO's landmark announcement as Director Neil Turok and Faculty members Asimina Arvanitaki, Latham Boyle, and Luis Lehner share their insights. Moderated by science journalist Kate Lunau, the forum covers topics such as the nature of gravitational waves, their importance in understanding gravity and black holes, detection methods, and potential future discoveries. Gain a deeper understanding of Einstein's theory, dark matter, and the future of gravitational wave research, including the Pulsar Timing Array. Learn how this discovery opens a new era in astronomy and expands our knowledge of the universe from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos.

Introduction
Panelists
What are gravitational waves
How important is gravitational waves
What do we learn about gravity
What do we know about black holes
How long ago was this
How did we detect them
Why two detectors
Localization
The Chirp
Einsteins Theory
What does it mean
Dark Matter
Other surprises
Gravitational Waves
Beyond LIGO
Pulsar Timing Array