Exploring the Warped Universe
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the warped universe with physicist Nergis Mavalvala in this captivating 57-minute lecture from the World Science Festival. Delve into the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves by the LIGO detectors on September 14, 2015. Trace the evolution of LIGO from its modest beginnings to its revolutionary detection, gaining insights into the nature of spacetime and the cosmic events that create ripples in the fabric of the universe. Explore the cutting-edge technology and scientific principles behind gravitational wave detection, and understand how this milestone achievement has opened up a new era of astronomical observation. Learn about the implications of this discovery for our understanding of black holes, neutron stars, and the fundamental laws of physics.
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