A new set of lectures focused on multimessenger astronomy, focussed on gravitaional waves (theoretical and experimental aspects) will be offered in May 2025 – these doctoral courses are a joint effort between Université Paris Cité and the university of Pisa.
Since the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves in 2015 and the multi-messenger observation of a binary neutron star merger in 2017, gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy has progressed rapidly, yielding a wealth of scientific insights in astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics. The international GW network, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA, has already detected over two hundred sources, and efforts are underway to upgrade existing detectors and extend their astrophysical capabilities. In collaboration with Paris (STEP’UP) and Pisa Universities, these special lectures will focus on key topics in gravitational wave physics, designed to provide a solid foundation in the field.
Topics covered include:
- the configuration of interferometric detectors
- quantum squeezing techniques
- the challenges posed by low-frequency detection gravitational-waves for third-generation detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer)
- multi-messenger astrophysics
- cosmology with gravitational waves.
When : May 12 to May 15 2025 – exact schedule below
Where : The courses will be conducted on Zoom.
These lectures upon completion will bring 3 points for your doctoral training program. Lectures are given in English.
Program & lecturers :
– Mon 12th – 14h00-17h00 – Matteo Barsuglia – GW detector configurations and optics
– Wed 14th – 9h00-12h00 Francesco Fidecaro – the low frequency challenge and next generation GW detectors
– Wed14th – 14h00-17h00 Massimiliano Razzano – new avenues in multi-messenger astronomy
– Thu 15th – 9h00-12h00 Jacques Ding – Quantum noise reduction and squeezing
– Thu 15th – 14h00-17h00 Danièle Steer – Cosmology with Gravitational Waves
Credits upon completion : 3
How to sign up ? : As usual for 2024-2025 here