The Invisible Universe - Priyamvada Natarajan Public Lecture

Overview

Explore the mysteries of dark matter and black holes in this captivating public lecture by Yale University professor Priyamvada Natarajan. Delve into the current understanding of the universe's composition, tracing the history of dark matter discovery and the evolution of our cosmic view. Examine the evidence for dark matter through galactic motion and gravitational lensing, and learn about cutting-edge techniques for mapping its distribution. Investigate the nature of black holes, from their theoretical foundations to observational evidence, including the groundbreaking Event Horizon Telescope project. Discover the different types of black holes, their feeding habits, and the latest research on black hole mergers. Gain insights into the fundamental questions driving modern astrophysics and cosmology in this comprehensive exploration of the invisible universe.

Syllabus

Intro
Tonight's Public Lecture
MAPPING THE INVISIBLE UNIVERSE searching for our place in the cosmos
OUR EVOLVING COSMIC VIEW
CURRENT INVENTORY OF THE UNIVERSE
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE
ZWICKY'S DUNKLE MATERIE
MOTIONS OF STARS IN GALAXIES
GRAVITY IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
MEASURING SPEEDS OF STARS IN GALAXIES
CURRENT CONCEPTION OF GALAXIES
OBSERVED LIGHT BENDING
CALIBRATING NATURE'S LENSES
THE UNIVERSE IS REPLETE WITH DARK MATTER
MAPPING THE CLUMPING OF DARK MATTER
PROBING THE NATURE OF DARK MATTER IN THE UNIVERSE
HIGHEST RESOLUTION DARK MATTER MAP TO DATE
CLUMPINESS & NATURE OF DARK MATTER
WHAT IS THE DM PARTICLE?
BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA (1756)
BH: THREE WAYS TO THINK ABOUT THEM
BHs: THREE WAYS TO THINK ABOUT THEM
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATTER & SHAPE OF SPACE Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?
MOST COMPELLING EVIDENCE FOR A BH motions of stars at our galactic center
EVENT HORIZON TELESCOPE PROJECT
WHERE DO SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES RESIDE
FASTING & FEASTING BLACK HOLES
BLACK HOLE BESTIARY STELLAR MASS, INTERMEDIATE MASS, SUPERMASSIVE & ULTRAMASSME B
TRACKING GAS FLOW INTO BLACK HOLES
FOLLOWING BLACK HOLES AS THEY MERGE
ZOOMING RIGHT IN ON THE MERGING BLACK HOLES