Overview
Explore the ground-based experiments used to search for gravitational waves and understand the detection process. Delve into the mysteries scientists aim to unravel about the universe. The course covers topics such as Einstein's predictions, rotating stars, neutron stars in binary systems, and the landscape of gravitational waves. The teaching method involves lectures and visual aids. This course is intended for individuals interested in astrophysics, gravitational waves, and the mysteries of the universe.
Syllabus
Intro
Lecture plan
(Some of) Einstein's predictions
Early Universe
Rotating stars
Neutron stars in Binary systems
GW landscape
The LIGO Observatories
Initial and Advanced LIGO
Advanced LIGO in Pictures
Multiple wavelengths
Multiple messengers
Gamma Ray Bursts
The GW Detector Network-2022
Taught by
World Science Festival