The Search for Gravity Waves: A new window on the Universe December 2, 2009

Prof Mike Cruise,
University of Birmingham.

Since 1916 when Einstein realised that his new theory of gravity permitted wave solutions, scientists and engineers have been attempting to detect these "Gravity Waves". A detection would be of importance to our understanding of Physics and how the four universal forces relate to one another as well as opening a completely new way for us the observe the Universe. Detectors are now operational in several countries and reaching new levels of sensitivity. A first detection may be within a few years.

Refreshments at 7pm, talk at 7.30pm