Feb. 7, 2019 - The Mathematics department is pleased to present their next seminar: Exploring the universe with gravitational waves, being held on Monday, Feb. 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Sierra Hall 2411.
Brittany Kamai will discuss the detection of gravitational waves - distortions in the fabric of space-time - that are measurable here on earth. Incredibly precise detectors are required to measure gravitational waves due to their extremely microscopic size. These detectors are quite intricate and provide a window to the universe that did not previously exist, allowing users to see such astronomical events like black holes and neutron stars merging into one another.
For more information contact the Mathematics Department at 805-437-8967or Isaac Cervantez at isaac.cervantez938@csuci.edu.