Gravitational wave detection with precision interferometry – Nergis Malvalvala (unofficial colloquium)
Date: Fri. November 20th, 2015, 10:15 am-11:15 amLocation: Nord 204
Laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors are poised to launch a new era of gravitational wave astronomy and unprecedented tests of general relativity. I will describe experimental efforts worldwide to detect gravitational waves, and the progress to date. The limits to the sensitivity of the present generation of interferometric gravitational wave detectors and the path to higher sensitivity future gravitational wave detectors will be discussed.