The dawn of gravitational-wave astronomy

Document #:

LIGO-G1601077-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

The detection of the first gravitational wave signal from a binary black hole merger kicks off a new field of observational astrophysics. Here I review the detection and some of its implications for the future of astronomy.

Files in Document:

• SUPA_GW_talk_2016.pdf (3.9 MB)

Topics:

• Education, Outreach
• Astrophysics / Multi-messenger

Authors:

• Graham Woan

Keywords:

GW150914

Notes and Changes:

references added to slides 4, 11, 12. Wording of slide 20 tweaked.