Black Holes in General Relativity and Beyond - Lecture 5

Delve into the intricacies of black holes in General Relativity and beyond in this comprehensive lecture by Thomas Sotiriou, part of the IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology. Explore cutting-edge topics in gravitational physics, focusing on the physics of compact objects from both theoretical and observational perspectives. Gain insights into the latest discoveries in the field, including gravitational wave detection and black hole shadow observations. Learn about the efforts to test General Relativity in strong-field regimes and the search for signatures of new physics. This lecture is designed for graduate students and researchers working in gravitational physics, cosmology, and related areas, offering an in-depth look at one of the four contemporary topics covered in this two-week school organized by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences.