Space Time Ripples and Einstein's Legacy
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves and its implications for Einstein's theory of general relativity in this 55-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the recent confirmations by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) of ripples in space-time caused by colliding black holes. Understand how these discoveries validate Einstein's century-old predictions and usher in a new era of astronomy. Join moderator Ira Flatow and panelists Janna Levin, Nergis Mavalvala, and Lisa Randall as they discuss the significance of these findings, their impact on our understanding of the universe, and the continued relevance of Einstein's work in modern physics.
Syllabus
Space Time Ripples and Einstein's Legacy
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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