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Numerical Relativity for Next-Generation Gravitational-Wave Observatories - Geoffrey Lovelace

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube

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This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required for precision modeling of gravitational-wave signals, particularly for interpreting strong gravitational-wave events and conducting sensitive searches for new physics embedded in these signals. The course covers topics such as numerical relativity, solving Einstein's equations, wave equations, and challenges in modeling signals for next-generation gravitational-wave observatories. The teaching method involves discussions led by experts from classical relativity, effective field theory, and scattering amplitudes communities. The intended audience includes individuals interested in gravitational-wave physics, theoretical physics, and advanced modeling techniques for gravitational-wave events.

Syllabus

Intro
Numerical relativity: Warped spacetime dynamics
Numerical relativity Model, interpret observations
Solving Einstein's equations in vacuum
Wave equation: first order formulation An analogy
Generalized harmonic formulation
Next-generation gravitational-wave observatories
Challenges for modeling next-gen signals Accuracy
Next-generation numerical relativity For next-generation detectors
SXS Catalog Configuration variety
Challenges Very unequal masses

Taught by

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

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