Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) Courses

Cosmology with Dark Sirens - Attempting to Solve the Hubble Constant Tension

Explore gravitational waves for cosmology, focusing on dark sirens and galaxy catalogs to address Hubble constant tension. Learn challenges in GW-based cosmological parameter estimation.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astrophysical Models of Binary Compact Objects - IPAM at UCLA

Explore astrophysical models of binary compact objects, their formation, and implications for gravitational wave astronomy. Discuss key uncertainties and future challenges in the field.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stochastic Background Searches in GW Experiments - IPAM at UCLA

Explore stochastic gravitational wave backgrounds, their characteristics, detection methods, and future prospects in ground-based and space-borne observatories with insights from recent LVK collaboration searches.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LISA and the Global Analysis of Galactic Binary Gravitational Wave Signals

Explore LISA's role in detecting galactic binary gravitational waves, including data analysis challenges, global fitting techniques, and future prospects for multi-source gravitational wave detection.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Mysterious Nature of the Big Bang Singularity - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the enigmatic Big Bang singularity, Einstein's equations, and Kasner solutions in this advanced physics lecture on gravitational theory and cosmological origins.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From the Possibility to the Certainty of a Supermassive Black Hole - IPAM UCLA

Explore groundbreaking research on supermassive black holes at the galactic center, including stellar orbit measurements, unexpected environmental discoveries, and new insights into gravity's behavior near these cosmic giants.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dual-Frame Generalized Harmonic Gauge on Hyperboloidal Slices - IPAM at UCLA

Explore advanced techniques in general relativity, focusing on including future null-infinity in computational domains for cosmic censorship studies and gravitational wave astronomy applications.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strong Cosmic Censorship Versus Λ - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the strong cosmic censorship conjecture in general relativity, its challenges with non-zero cosmological constant, and implications for black hole physics and determinism.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Binary Black Hole Mergers in Cubic Horndeski Theory - IPAM at UCLA

Explore binary black hole mergers in cubic Horndeski gravity, examining non-linear effects and comparing results to general relativity. Gain insights into alternative gravity theories and their implications for astrophysical phenomena.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Testing General Relativity with Black Hole Mergers - IPAM at UCLA

Explore testing general relativity with black hole mergers, focusing on numerical approaches to beyond-GR constructions and the challenges of extracting constraints from gravitational wave observations.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Tale of Two Tails - IPAM at UCLA

Explore wave equations in asymptotically flat spacetimes, focusing on late-time tails and their implications for the strong cosmic censorship conjecture in odd spatial dimensions.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Challenges and Options for Beyond General Relativity Explorations - IPAM at UCLA

Explore challenges in extending General Relativity, including mathematical pathologies and potential solutions, with insights on computational approaches in multi-messenger astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Realistic Binary Neutron Stars Collisions Simulations - Challenges and Opportunities

Explore challenges and opportunities in simulating binary neutron star collisions, focusing on realistic models, electromagnetic counterparts, and remnant properties using open-source codes and parametrized equations of state.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Merging Black Hole Binaries - Accretion Dynamics and Outflows

Explore accretion dynamics and outflows in merging black hole binaries, covering simulations, evolution, and multimessenger astronomy implications.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Numerical Relativity and the Next Generation of Gravitational Wave Detections

Explore numerical relativity's role in gravitational wave astronomy, its impact on understanding gravity, and future challenges as detectors improve. Insights into computational and data hurdles in this evolving field.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video