The Search for Gravitational Waves on ground and in space
The Search for Gravitational Waves on ground and in space
- Event time: 7:00pm
- Event date: 19th November 2013
- Speaker: Professor Jim Hough (University of Glasgow)
- Location: University of Glasgow
Event details
Emeritus holder of the Kelvin Chair of Natural Philosophy, Professor Hough is also CEO of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, and Director of the first International Max Planck Partnership.
Gravitational waves are amongst the most elusive signals from far out in the Universe. Jim will explain the nature of gravitational waves, why it is scientifically important to observe them, and the challenges in ground and space faced by experimenters.
Please RSVP by Tuesday 12 November: corporate-events [at] strath.ac.uk. Or call 0141 548 2245.
Stardust
A unique European network devoted to developing advanced techniques for asteroid and space debris monitoring, removal, deflection and exploitation, Stardust aims to protect our planet, save our space assets, and turn threats into opportunities.
The Opening Training School – held at the University of Strathclyde – includes two evening lectures to which you are invited. These lectures are open to the general public.
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