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Public Lecture: Detection of Gravitational Waves and the New Sound of Astronomy

LIGO/Axel Mellinger

Once again, Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity has been proven correct. In 2015, astronomers in the LIGO/Virgo collaboration announced the first direct detection of waves predicted by Einstein’s 1916 Theory of General Relativity. The theory, which has passed every real-world test to date, says that major cosmic events should produce waves in the fabric of spacetime that propagate throughout the universe like ripples in a pond. The discovery is also making waves in the scientific community, as it promises to open up a new field of astronomy based on “listening” to gravitational waves.

Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez of the LIGO/Virgo collaboration delivers a free public lecture October 19 in Santa Fe, in the ballroom of the Eldorado Hotel. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the talk begins at 7:30 p.m. More about the event