Gravitational Waves - Lecture 2

Delve into the second lecture of the gravitational waves series presented by Andrea Maselli at the Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI). This 92-minute lecture builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in the first session, exploring advanced topics in gravitational wave physics, detection methods, and their implications for our understanding of the universe. Learn about the mathematical frameworks used to describe gravitational waves, analysis of signal data from detectors like LIGO and Virgo, and how these cosmic ripples in spacetime provide unique insights into extreme astrophysical phenomena such as black hole mergers and neutron star collisions.