Cygnus Lecture Series: Simon Thill: Cosmic Waves

Cosmic Waves

Simon Thill—ASC&O Associate Director of Astronomy Outreach

Gravitational waves are the next frontier in astronomy. They are radiation emitted from some of the most extreme events in the universe: the merging of massive stars. After the first direct detection only a decade ago, hundreds have since been detected and we now know they fill the space all around us.

Gravitational wave astronomy is a rapidly growing field and many exciting discoveries are being made. In this talk, Simon Thill will discuss how gravitational waves can be used to study the early universe, the large-scale distribution of matter, and fundamental physics. Discover how these signals open a brand-new window into some of humanity’s biggest cosmic questions.

Free registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6twxU9CKSNC4SwCbtvR3mQ#/registration

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