Einstein Telescope - Exploring Gravitational Waves and the Early Universe

Join this lecture by Prof. Fernando Ferroni exploring the groundbreaking Einstein Telescope project and its role in advancing gravitational wave astronomy. Delve into the evolution of gravitational wave detection since its first observation in 2016, examining how the coalescence of black holes and neutron stars has revolutionized our understanding of the Universe. Learn about the emergence of multi-messenger astronomy through the correlation of gravitational signals with gamma ray bursts. Discover the ambitious plans for this third-generation detector, supported by a large European collaboration, which combines Low Frequency Cryogenic and High Frequency high laser power interferometers in an underground facility to minimize noise interference. Explore how this cutting-edge project will contribute to multiple scientific fields including astronomy, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and cosmology, while working both competitively and collaboratively with the US Cosmic Explorer project.