Gravitational Waves and LIGO India Workshop 2025 @ H. N. B. Garhwal (Central) University, Uttarakhand

28 Apr 2025, 09:30 → 2 May 2025, 19:30 Asia/Kolkata

Seminar Hall (H.N.B. Garhwal (Central) University)

 

The advent of gravitational-wave astronomy has opened a new window to our Universe. This workshop aims to provide participants with a broad understanding of gravitational wave physics and data analysis, equipping them with the expertise to engage with these exciting discoveries. A series of lecture sessions will introduce the fundamentals of gravitational-wave science, including general relativity, interferometric detectors, calibration, detector characterization, search methodologies, and parameter estimation. These will not only offer a know-how of the theoretical framework and computational techniques that drive gravitational-wave research but will also provide hands-on sessions, where participants will acquire practical skills in data analysis and instrumentation, enabling them to contribute effectively to current and future research. With LIGO-India poised to play a pivotal role in the global gravitational wave network, this workshop presents a valuable opportunity for participants to engage with experts in the field, gaining insights into the state-of-the-art technologies and research avenues it presents.

Monday 28 April

1 Inauguration

11:00 Tea Break

2 Talk: General Relativity (1): Sanjit Mitra

3 Talk: Introduction to Detectors: Saravanan T. R.

13:30 Lunch

4 Talk: General Relativity (2): Sanjit Mitra

15:30 Tea Break

5 Talk: Detector Calibration: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

Tuesday 29 April

6 Talk: Gravitational Waves (1): Sanjit Mitra

11:00 Tea Break

7 Talk: SEI/SUS: Saravanan T. R.

8 Talk: Detector Characterization: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

13:30 Lunch Break

9 Talk: Gravitational Waves (2): Sanjit Mitra

15:30 Tea Break

10 Talk: Gravitational Wave Sources: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

Wednesday 30 April

11 Talk: Gravitational Waves Searches: Apratim Ganguly

11:00 Tea Break

12 Talk: Interferometers: Saravanan T. R.

13 Talk: Feedback Control: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

13:30 Lunch Break

14 Tutorial: Sanjit Mitra

15:30 Tea Break

15 Public Talk: LIGO India: Challenges and Opportunities: Sanjit Mitra

Thursday 1 May

16 Talk: Gravitational Wave Parameter Estimation: Apratim Ganguly

11:00 Tea Break

17 Hands-on Session: Instrumentation: Saravanan T. R.

13:30 Lunch Break

18 Hands-on Session: Interferometer Simulations using Finesse: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

15:30 Tea Break

19 Hands-on Session: Shivaraj Kandhasamy

Friday 2 May

20 Talk: Gravitational Wave Astrophysics: Apratim Ganguly

11:00 Tea Break

21 Hands-on Session: Data Analysis: Apratim Ganguly

13:30 Lunch Break

22 Astrophysics Planetarium Visit

15:30 Tea Break

23 Valedictory and Q&A Session