Gravitational Wave Data Analysis, Black Hole & Neutron Star Mergers, Gravitational Wave Sources & Their Electromagnetic Counterparts
Image Credit: NSF/LIGO/Sonoma State University/A. Simonnet
The discovery of gravitational waves with LIGO opened a whole new window into the Cosmos. Previously ‘dark’ phenomena such as black hole mergers, which emit no light, can now be studied using the gravitational waves they emit. Some phenomena, including neutron star mergers, send us multiple ‘messengers’ – photons (light), gravitational waves, or neutrinos. Using combinations of these messengers to study the Cosmos, called multi-messenger astronomy, is revolutionizing our view of the universe.
Opportunity
Deadline: 11:59pm, December 15, 2018
The Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position with Professor Wen-fai Fong in the field of astrophysical transients. Specific areas include discovery and characterization of EM counterparts to gravitational wave sources, gamma-ray bursts, and host galaxy environments. The successful candidate will lead and
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Gravitational Wave Astronomy with Christopher Berry
Gravitational Wave Astronomy with Christopher Berry
Dr. Christopher Berry, a gravitational wave astronomer of CIERA and the LIGO scientific collaboration, presents his research in a public lecture. The lecture discusses gravitational waves and their detection, black holes, and Dr.Berry’s research. – – – Visit Christopher Berry’s website: www.cplberry.com
Christopher Berry / CIERA
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CIERA’s 10th Annual Public Lecture, “The NU Astronomy of Stars, Black Holes, and Cosmic Explosions”
CIERA’s 10th Annual Public Lecture, “The NU Astronomy of Stars, Black Holes, and Cosmic Explosions”
CIERA’s 10th annual public lecture was presented October 11, 2018 by director Vicky Kalogera. Kalogera’s talk–a glimpse into the years of fascinating work conducted by CIERA–highlighted key discoveries and what they mean for the future of astronomy. Kalogera discussed the lives of stars, how their influence on the Cosmos has changed in the recent decade,
CIERA / Northwestern
Darkness Visible: Shedding New Light on Black Holes
Darkness Visible: Shedding New Light on Black Holes
Black holes may hold the key to understanding the most fundamental truths of the universe, but how do you see something that’s, well, black? Astronomers think they have the answer. Thanks to a global array of radio telescopes that turn the Earth into a giant receiver, we may soon have the first picture of the
World Science Festival
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Vicky Kalogera: Discovering the Sounds of Black Holes
Vicky Kalogera: Discovering the Sounds of Black Holes
Filmed at the Chicago History Museum as part of The Phi Betta Kappa Society’s (En)Lightning Talks Chicago event series. Vicky Kalogera is a professor at Northwestern University, and the co-founder and director of CIERA.
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
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TCN Panel on Space: Vicky Kalogera on Gravitational Waves
TCN Panel on Space: Vicky Kalogera on Gravitational Waves
CIERA director Vicky Kalogera discusses her work and the recent discovery of evidence of the existence of gravitational waves in the universe.
The Chicago Network
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Northwestern University Experts Explain Discovery of Gravitational Waves
Northwestern University Experts Explain Discovery of Gravitational Waves
Northwestern
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Core Astronomy Faculty
Shane Larson
Research Associate Professor, Associate Director of CIERA
Vicky Kalogera
Daniel I. Linzer Distinguished University Professor, Director of CIERA
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