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Explore the fascinating world of gravitational waves and black holes in this 46-minute lecture delivered by Professor Chris Lintott at Conway Hall, London. Discover how space itself ripples like a choppy sea due to disturbances from black holes millions of light-years away, and learn about the groundbreaking work of observatories like LIGO in detecting these cosmic phenomena. Delve into the scientific persistence and precision engineering that led to a revolutionary way of observing the universe, while uncovering the latest findings from LIGO's observing run. Understand the mysterious nature of black holes, and uncover the surprising connection between these cosmic objects and the origin of gold in jewelry. Presented by Chris Lintott, Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, this lecture offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge astronomical discoveries and their implications for our understanding of the cosmos.
