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Explore the fundamentals of gravitational wave cosmology in this comprehensive lecture from the V Joint ICTP-Trieste/ICTP-SAIFR School on Cosmology. Learn from Jose M. Ezquiaga of the Niels Bohr Institute as he introduces the emerging field that combines gravitational wave astronomy with cosmological studies. Discover how gravitational waves serve as powerful tools for understanding the universe's structure, evolution, and fundamental properties. Examine the theoretical foundations of gravitational wave detection and their applications in cosmological research, including insights into dark matter, dark energy, and the expansion of the universe. Understand the connection between Einstein's general relativity predictions and modern observational techniques used by facilities like LIGO and Virgo. Gain knowledge about how gravitational wave signals from cosmic events such as black hole mergers and neutron star collisions provide unique windows into cosmological phenomena that complement traditional electromagnetic observations.
