• Mega Science Project: LIGO-India Part II

  • Apr 19 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
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Mega Science Project: LIGO-India Part II

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  • In part 1 of my conversation with Prof Debarati Chatterjee, we covered her journey to becoming an astrophysicist & working at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). Then we talked about key concepts needed to understand Gravitational Waves and modeling pasta-like structures within Neutron Stars.

    In this part we’ll start by covering the basics of Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO). Then we talk about the challenges of building LIGO-India and its position in the global array of gravitational wave detectors. We’ll close out with the importance of doing this Mega Science project and need for more public outreach.

    I hope you enjoy this one!

    * [00:00 - 05:50] LIGO basics LIGO-India, International Pulsar Timing Array, Hulse–Taylor pulsar

    * [05:50 - 09:30] LIGO-India vs other detectors LIGO-India: A Planned Joint India-US Detector

    * [09:30 - 11:30] International collaboration & role of India LIGO-India Scientific Collaboration (LISC)

    * [11:30 - 21:30] Importance of public outreach for LIGO & why it is a Mega Science project!

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