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SPS organises a seminar by Parameswaran Ajith
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School of Physical Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Title : Gravitational-wave astronomy: A new frontier
Speaker: Parameswaran Ajith
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore
Date: 21– January -2020
Time: 5 p.m, Tuesday
Venue: Seminar Room, SPS
Abstract : One of the most striking discoveries of recent times is that of gravitational waves — the elusive ripples in the spacetime predicted by Albert Einstein a century ago. These observations mark the beginning of a new astronomy that is unique in several senses. This lecture will summarize the current status of gravitational wave observations and future prospects.