Duke Physics Colloquium: LIGO and the Detection of Gravitational Waves

"LIGO and the Detection of Gravitational Waves" Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves 100 years ago. They have been recently observed from pairs of merging Black Holes by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). The physics of gravitational waves, the detection technique, the observations, including latest results, and implications will all be discussed. Faculty Host: Chris Walter. Coffee and cookies will be served before the event in room 128.