Where Are the Supermassive Black Holes Measured by PTAs - 1106

This talk by Gabi Sato-Polito, a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study, explores the locations of supermassive black holes that are being measured by Pulsar Timing Arrays (PTAs). Delivered on April 7, 2025, as part of the CITA Presentations series, the hour-long lecture examines the detection methods, spatial distribution, and astrophysical significance of these massive cosmic objects. Discover how PTAs function as tools for identifying gravitational waves from supermassive black hole binaries and learn about the latest findings in this cutting-edge area of astronomical research.