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Fall 2004 Physics Seminar Series
Seminars are held on Fridays at 3:00 pm in McCook 102; Refreshments start at 2:45
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Searching for Ripples in Spacetime |
Dr. Eric Myers
Vassar College
Gravity waves are predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity. Their detection would be an important confirmation of the dynamics of gravitation. Gravity waves also offer the prospect of astronomical observation of the universe in a totally new spectrum. I will discuss the general properties of gravity waves, and I will describe current efforts to detect these ripples in spacetime using LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravity wave Observatory.
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Friday, December 3rd2004, McCook 102, 3:00 pm, Refreshments 2:45 pm | |
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