From Scattering Amplitudes to N-Body Potentials - Callum Jones

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of gravitational wave physics and field theory in this 40-minute conference talk by Callum Jones from UCLA. Delve into the impact of gravitational wave detection on various fields of physics, from field theory to stellar evolution and cosmology. Discover the new connections forged 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 in interpreting gravitational wave signals 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 the challenges of next-generation gravitational wave experiments. Explore recent advances in gravitational wave modeling and emerging tools from classical and quantum field theory.