Measuring the polarization state of gravitational waves Alternative theories of gravity predict additional polarization states to the two tensor modes of general relativity. LIGO/Virgo have provided the first observation constraints … Continue reading "CRA Seminar: Neil Cornish (Montana State)"
Title: Stellar Physics: from Plasma Dynamics to Stellar Evolution Abstract: New data available from recent space-missions Kepler and GAIA, as well as up-coming missions TESS and PLATO, has introduced a … Continue reading "CRA Seminar: Dr Jane Pratt"
Title: Dynamical Assembly of Black Hole Binaries in Dense Star Systems Abstract: The discovery of merging black hole (BH) binaries by the LIGO and Virgo experiments has initiated the era … Continue reading "CRA Seminar (Dr. Nicholas Stone, Columbia University)"
Title: Physics of comets after the Rosetta mission Abstract: Most comet questions revolve around whether observed properties are primordial and representative of conditions during the era of planet formation, or whether they are caused by subsequent processing. The Rosetta mission to 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko dramatically changed our understanding of comets. It allowed the most detailed study of … Continue reading "CRA Seminar: Dr. Dennis Bodewits (Auburn University)"
