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In Brightest Day and Blackest Night by Rana Adhikari

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Overview

Explore the groundbreaking field of gravitational wave astronomy in this 1-hour 7-minute lecture by Rana Adhikari at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the detection of gravitational waves predicted by Einstein, and learn how the LIGO project uses ultra-sensitive laser interferometers to measure spacetime distortions from black hole collisions billions of years ago. Discover the challenges of measuring motions smaller than a proton, the evolution of gravitational wave detectors, and the future of LIGO, including the LIGO-India project. Gain insights into cosmic time, dark matter, black holes, and the workings of interferometers. The lecture concludes with a Q&A session, offering a comprehensive overview of this cutting-edge area of physics and cosmology.

Syllabus

20 February 2018, 14:00 to
Introduction
In Brightest Day and Blackest Night
Questions that children scientists often ask:
Cosmic Time
97 percent of the Universe is Invisible "Dark"
Black Holes! from Outer Space!!
Gravitational Waves
How the Michelson Interferometer Works:
LIGO Observatories in the U.S.
The Michelson Interferometer
Sensitivity Evolution of GW Detectors
Sensitivity Evolution of LIGO Detectors
Power
Quadruple Suspensions
Optics: 40 kg Silica
LIGO Louisiana Control Room
LIGO Hanford Control Room
Simulating Extreme Spacetimes SXS Project
Masses in the Stellar Graveyard
What's next for LIGO?
LIGO India
some Future Challenges: for LIGO-India
Caltech Relativity group 1974
GWS??
2704 BATSE Gamma-Ray Bursts
Q&A

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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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