The direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 opened up a new window in astronomy and astrophysics and provided new opportunities to study fundamental physics that is not accessible in the lab. Chad Hanna, professor of physics, astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University, will describe what we have learned about our universe through observing merging black holes and neutron stars with LIGO and Virgo. He will also discuss ongoing observations and the prospects for new discoveries going forward.
Join us on Friday, Mar. 22, for this exciting presentation from Hanna. Lunch will be available in Hayes 216 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the presentation will begin in Hayes 211/213 at 12:10 p.m. We hope to see you there!