Black hole perturbation theory has been a key driver of theoretical gravity research since the 1960s, illuminating aspects of quantum gravity, information theory, gravitational-wave science, and the fundamental nature of black holes. It has played a particularly important role in two areas: self-force theory, used to model asymmetric binaries such as extreme-mass-ratio inspirals; and ringdown studies of dynamical black holes, such as occurs after a black hole merger.
Historically, almost all work in these areas has focused on linear perturbations. However, motivated by the needs of precision gravitational-wave astronomy, nonlinear black hole perturbation theory has recently emerged as the new frontier of the field. This advent of high-precision modelling offers exciting prospects for linking the self-force and ringdown communities.
This workshop will bring together prominent experts and leading young scientists from the two communities to share methods, spark new collaborations, and investigate new ideas in black hole physics.
Due to limited space, registration will be moderated. Preference will be given to participants who wish to also attend the 2nd Annual Workshop on Self-Force and Amplitudes, which will be held 9-12 September 2025 at the University of Southampton.
Invited speakers
- Marina De Amicis
- Devin Becker
- Swetha Bhagwat
- Patrick Bourg
- Vitor Cardoso
- Gregorio Carullo
- Marc Casals
- Stefan Hollands
- Neev Khera
- Sizheng Ma
- Lorenzo Kuchler
- Benjamin Leather
- Lorena Magana Zertuche
- Zach Nasipak
- Rodrigo Panosso Macedo
- Christiana Pantelidou
- Ariadna Ribes
- Andrew Spiers
- Samuel Upton
Funding sources
This workshop is funded by the Gravity Theory Trust.
