This course explores how the LIGO observatories may revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by detecting gravitational waves. Participants will learn about the history of gravity, Einstein's predictions, and the implications of detecting gravitational waves. The teaching method includes presentations and discussions by experts in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, and scientific discoveries.
Overview
Syllabus
The Sound of the future
Marcia Bartusiak's Introduction
The history of gravity.
Participant Introductions.
How did we get here from the past?
The universal rate of acceleration.
What drew Einstein to rethink Newton's ideas.
What Einstein predicted.
What happens when two black holes collide?
Stumbling on to a binary pulsar
Why do you study something that doesn't exist?
Measuring the strain of the universe.
LIGOS the gravitational tape measure.
When do you hear the gravity wave?
What are the new surprises to look forward to?
What would you expect space time to look like when black holes collide?
Taught by
World Science Festival
