This course explores the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves and the new era it has ushered in for astronomy. Participants will learn about the history of the discovery, the technology behind detecting gravitational waves, and the future implications for studying the universe. The course covers topics such as Einstein's predictions, numerical relativity, black holes versus neutron stars, and the future of gravitational wave detection. The teaching method includes presentations by leading scientists in the field and exclusive documentary footage. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, physics, and the latest advancements in scientific research.
Overview
Syllabus
Brian Greene's Introduction -
Einsteins prediction of bending light -
Participant Introductions -
Chapter one: The Discovery -
The rumors of a gravitational wave -
How LIGO almost missed the gravitational wave -
BICEP2 and getting it right -
Could we have recreated this experiment without a gravitational wave? -
Chapter two: The Numerical Relativity -
So you detect a gravitational wave, what does that mean? -
Black holes vs Neutron stars -
Chapter three: Detection -
How LIGO Laboratory works -
How do you shield the laser from the other waves in the world? -
The move from LIGO to Advanced LIGO
Giving credit to Barry Barish -
Chapter four: The Future of LIGO
eLISA and a space interferometer -
Mathematically solving the future of colliding black holes
Taught by
World Science Festival
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