As part of the LAPP Wednesdays series, the Annecy Laboratory of Particle Physics (LAPP) is hosting a lecture titled “Gravitational Waves: An Experimental Feat and a Scientific Revolution,” which will take place on December 4, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the LAPP facilities on the Annecy campus. This lecture will be presented by Frédérique Marion, a CNRS researcher at LAPP. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the laboratory before the lecture, starting at 5:00 PM, for an exclusive chance to interact with the scientists.
About the conference-debate
After a long and arduous quest, gravitational wave signals have been detected experimentally since 2015. Emitted during cataclysmic astrophysical events, these vibrations of spacetime arrive on Earth with only minute amplitudes, requiring extremely sensitive detectors. These detectors have revealed dozens of spectacular sources, involving black holes and neutron stars. These observations open up a new avenue for exploring fundamental physics, astrophysics, and cosmology in unprecedented ways.
We will see how gravitational waves manifest themselves, how they can be detected by giant interferometers, and how they have given rise to a new field of astronomy.
About LAPP Wednesdays
In 2024-2025, following the success of previous events, LAPP is organizing free monthly events: LAPP Wednesdays.
One Wednesday per month, scientists at LAPP invite you to discover a different aspect of research during a free event that is open to all. Lectures, tours, discussions, workshops... A range of formats accessible to all audiences will be offered throughout the year.
Learn more
- Free event, no registration required (subject to availability). More information on the LAPP website.
- Check out the program for upcoming LAPP Wednesdays