Introduction to Gravitational-Wave Astronomy - LIGO and the Emerging Gravitational Wave Detector Network

Document #:

LIGO-G1600932-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

The recent detection of gravitational waves from the inspiral and merger of a pair of black holes marks the initiation of gravitational wave astronomy. This follows many decades of detector development and initiates an international network of gravitational-wave observatories. This talk will provide a general introduction to the basic principles underlying gravitational waves, the emerging network of detector facilities and prospects for future development.

Files in Document:

• pdf (IntroductionToGWA-G1600932.pdf, 24.5 MB)

Other Files:

• IntroductionToGWA-TeacherEdition-G1600932.pptx (37.3 MB)
• pptx (IntroductionToGWA-G1600932.pptx, 28.6 MB)

Topics:

• Public Talk / Colloquium

Authors:

• Fred Raab