Exploring the Warped Universe

This course explores the journey of the LIGO gravitational wave detectors from their inception to the groundbreaking detection of a gravitational wave. The learning outcomes include understanding the significance of the first confirmed detection of a gravitational wave and gaining insights into the workings of LIGO. The course teaches about gravitational waves and their implications for our understanding of the universe. The teaching method involves a lecture-style presentation by physicist Nergis Mavalvala. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in physics, astrophysics, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries.