Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans, MIT's MathWorks professor of physics, dives into the fascinating world of gravitational-wave research from the LIGO Lab, where the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves took place in 2015. He discusses the innovative technology behind laser interferometry that allows scientists to detect subtle cosmic events. Evans also highlights the upcoming Cosmic Explorer, a new detector set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration in advancing these scientific frontiers.