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When Black Holes Collide with Nergis Mavalvala

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Gravitational Waves and Cosmic Insights

This chapter explores the evolution of gravitational theory, contrasting Newton's force-based gravity with Einstein's curvature of space-time. It delves into the discovery of gravitational waves, using analogies to explain their properties and significance in understanding cosmic events, such as black hole collisions. Additionally, the speakers discuss the challenges in observing astronomical phenomena and the creative methods used to visualize them for better public engagement and scientific understanding.

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