Presented By: Department of Physics
Saturday Morning Physics
Gravitational Waves - Einstein's Audacious Prediction / Keith Riles, Professor of Physics (U - M)
A hundred years ago, Einstein realized that his General Theory of Relativity implies that gravity propagates like light. These gravitational waves are minute disturbances that can arise from distant but violent events, such as collisions of black holes or the steady hum of a spinning neutron star. The nature of these tiny ripples will be described, along with what their detection could tell us about the exotic objects that emit them.
All talks are free and refreshments will be served. Visitor parking (Central Campus) is across the street from Weiser Hall (formerly Dennison Building) in U-M Church Street parking structure. There is a $2.00 cash parking charge.
All talks are free and refreshments will be served. Visitor parking (Central Campus) is across the street from Weiser Hall (formerly Dennison Building) in U-M Church Street parking structure. There is a $2.00 cash parking charge.
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