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On The Detection Of Gw190814, Matthew E. Gill
On The Detection Of Gw190814, Matthew E. Gill
Theses and Dissertations
The eld of gravitational wave astronomy is currently at an all time high. The
rst half of the most recent observing run (April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019) yielded
a total of 39 gravitational wave detections, including 13 from sources which had not
been identied by other astronomical observation methods before. This is three times
as many detections than were measured in the rst two observing runs combined.
In this paper, the design sensitivity decisions leading to this unprecedented rate of
detection are explored. In particular, we detail the nature of the LIGO and VIRGO
gravitational wave interferometers. One …
Series Solutions Of Polarized Gowdy Universes, Doniray Brusaferro
Series Solutions Of Polarized Gowdy Universes, Doniray Brusaferro
Theses and Dissertations
Einstein's field equations are a system of ten partial differential equations. For a special class of spacetimes known as Gowdy spacetimes, the number of equations is reduced due to additional structure of two dimensional isometry groups with mutually orthogonal Killing vectors. In this thesis, we focus on a particular model of Gowdy spacetimes known as the polarized T3 model, and provide an explicit solution to Einstein's equations.
Interdisciplinary Connections Between Science & Theatre, Jessica N. Dotson
Interdisciplinary Connections Between Science & Theatre, Jessica N. Dotson
Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE & THEATRE
Jessica Nicole Dotson
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015.
Major Director: Dr. Noreen C. Barnes, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of Theatre
In the 1990s, astronomer Peter Usher was searching for new ways to teach his introductory astronomy class at Pennsylvania State University. He began to engage his students by searching for astronomical connections from other disciplines. His focus was turned to the arts, especially the works of William Shakespeare. Usher found, while …