Gravitational Waves Discovery and LIGO Research - Gabriela González

Watch a captivating plenary talk by renowned physicist Gabriela González, a key member of the LIGO team responsible for the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves. Delve into González's extensive work on LIGO instrument development, focusing on her efforts to reduce noise sources and fine-tune alignment systems. Gain insights into the critical processes of LIGO data calibration and diagnostics, which have been instrumental in enhancing the astrophysical reach of data analysis methods. This hour-long presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field of gravitational wave detection and its implications for our understanding of the universe.