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In Brightest Day and Blackest Night by Rana Adhikari

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube

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This course aims to provide an overview of the LIGO project and the detection of gravitational radiation from outer space. By the end of the course, learners will understand the significance of gravitational waves, the working principles of interferometers, and the evolution of GW detectors. The course covers topics such as black holes, dark matter, and the future challenges in the field of gravitational wave astronomy. The teaching method includes a lecture format with a Q&A session, making it suitable for individuals interested in astrophysics, cosmology, and advanced physics concepts.

Syllabus

20 February 2018, 14:00 to
Introduction
In Brightest Day and Blackest Night
Questions that children scientists often ask:
Cosmic Time
97 percent of the Universe is Invisible "Dark"
Black Holes! from Outer Space!!
Gravitational Waves
How the Michelson Interferometer Works:
LIGO Observatories in the U.S.
The Michelson Interferometer
Sensitivity Evolution of GW Detectors
Sensitivity Evolution of LIGO Detectors
Power
Quadruple Suspensions
Optics: 40 kg Silica
LIGO Louisiana Control Room
LIGO Hanford Control Room
Simulating Extreme Spacetimes SXS Project
Masses in the Stellar Graveyard
What's next for LIGO?
LIGO India
some Future Challenges: for LIGO-India
Caltech Relativity group 1974
GWS??
2704 BATSE Gamma-Ray Bursts
Q&A

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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

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