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Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Hubble Space Telescope via YouTube

Overview

This course provides an introduction to the technology and physics behind the detection of gravitational waves, discussing the mergers of black holes and neutron stars and their implications. The course covers topics such as Einstein's General Relativity, gravitational wave detection, black hole mergers, neutron stars, and pulsars. The teaching method includes lectures and visualizations. The course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, and the latest advancements in the field of gravitational wave astronomy.

Syllabus

Introduction
Telescope Update
News from the Universe
Visualization
Featured Speaker
Einsteins General Relativity
Gravitational Waves
Black Hole Mergers
Neutron Stars
Pulsars
Pulsar 191316
What is a gravitational wave
Gravitational wave detector
Sonogram
Black Holes
Europe

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Hubble Space Telescope

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