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How Uncertainty Clarifies Observables from Amplitudes - Nathan Moynihan
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube
Overview
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This course aims to explore the impact of the detection of gravitational waves on various areas of physics and the connections it has created between different theoretical communities. The learning outcomes include understanding the needs of future gravitational-wave experiments, identifying theoretical challenges, highlighting recent advances in gravitational wave modeling, and uncovering tools and techniques from classical and quantum field theory. The course teaches concepts such as scattering amplitudes, uncertainty formulas, harmonic oscillators, S matrix, radiation reaction, and spin. The teaching method involves expert discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions. This course is intended for individuals interested in classical relativity, effective field theory, and scattering amplitudes, looking to deepen their knowledge in gravitational wave modeling and interpretation.
Syllabus
Intro
Why scattering amplitudes
Classical domain
General uncertainty formula
Harmonic oscillator
Fragments
Reduced minimal uncertainty
Mixed variances
S matrix
Radiation reaction
Spin
Recap
Whats next
Motivation
Discussion
Question
Taught by
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics