Speaker
Dr
Sergey Klimenko
(University of Florida)
Description
A number of fascinating phenomena in the Universe produce transient events
studied by traditional astronomy in a wide spectrum of messengers: multi-wavelength
electromagnetic radiation, neutrinos and cosmic rays.
Gamma ray bursts, supernovae and other violent events are hallmarks of
fundamental astrophysical processes which govern the Universe. They may also produce
gravitational waves (GW) predicted by General Relativity. Coming from the strong field core
of the astrophysical events, gravitational waves will dramatically expand our means to
study the transient Universe. This is particularly true if gravitational wave events are
unambiguously associated with other messengers. In my talk I'll discuss anticipated
scientific benefits of multi-messenger observations, experimental and data analysis
challenges of joint experiments and prospects of future GW astronomy.
Primary author
Dr
Sergey Klimenko
(University of Florida)
