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The dawn of multi-messenger gravitational-wave astrophysics - Joe Lyman

Europe/Stockholm
Lundmarksalen (Astronomihuset)

Lundmarksalen

Astronomihuset

Description
On 17 August 2017 a gravitational wave (GW) detection was made consistent with the merger of two neutrons stars. I will describe the subsequent successful electromagnetic campaign to find the counterpart of a GW trigger for the first time. I will review the rich data set obtained and tells can tell us about the origin of gamma-ray bursts, the forging of heavy elements and the stellar progenitor system.