Gravity seminar - Gianluca Inguglia Seminar

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Title: Gravitational Waves: An Interface Across Scales and Disciplines

Abstract: Since the first experimental detection of gravitational waves in 2015, observations in this field have profoundly transformed our understanding of the Universe, leading to discoveries that were once only anticipated and are now being realised. In this presentation, I will offer a personal (and admittedly biased) overview of gravitational wave science, emphasising how this field naturally operates at the interface of multiple disciplines, ranging from astrophysics and cosmology to particle physics and artificial intelligence. I will review the current status and prospects of detectors such as LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA, the Einstein Telescope, and LISA, and discuss how their observations will enable deeper insights into black hole populations, neutron-star mergers, and the early history of the Universe. Finally, I will address the increasingly central role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in gravitational-wave science, from managing massive data streams to improving signal detection and extracting physical parameters.