Overview
Explore the cutting-edge field of black hole spectroscopy in this 47-minute lecture by Emanuele Berti from Johns Hopkins University. Delve into the impact of gravitational wave detection by Advanced LIGO/Virgo on various areas of physics, from field theory to stellar evolution and cosmology. Discover how this breakthrough has fostered new connections between theoretical communities, particularly field theorists and classical relativists. Learn about the future of gravitational wave research, including more sensitive ground-based detectors and potential space-based observatories. Understand the importance of precision modeling for gravitational wave signals in interpreting strong events and searching for new physics. Gain insights into the collaborative efforts of experts from classical relativity, effective field theory, and scattering amplitudes communities as they address challenges and explore emerging tools and techniques in gravitational wave modeling.
Syllabus
Black hole spectroscopy â–¸ Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins)
Taught by
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics