New Perspectives onto the Universe in the Era of Multi-Messenger Astrophysics

Explore groundbreaking developments in multi-messenger astrophysics through this 58-minute colloquium lecture presented by Samaya Nissanke from the University of Amsterdam at the Institute for Advanced Study/Princeton University Joint Astrophysics Colloquium. Delve into the revolutionary discoveries since 2015's first detection of gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger, examining how LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA detectors have identified over ninety compact object mergers. Learn about the landmark GW170817 binary neutron star merger that bridged gravitational and electromagnetic observations, marking a pivotal moment in astronomical research. Understand how multi-messenger observations advance various physics fields, including gravity, high-energy astrophysics, nuclear physics, and cosmology. Gain insights into strong-field gravity astrophysics research methodology, current challenges in the field, and future prospects for multi-messenger astronomical observations.