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ANDREW CHAMBLIN MEMORIAL LECTURE 2025: Gravitational waves, black holes and experimental tests of gravitational theory
Mon 10 November 2025
Centre for Mathematical Sciences
ANDREW CHAMBLIN MEMORIAL LECTURE 2025
The nineteenth Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture, entitled "Gravitational Waves, Black Holes and Experimental Tests of Gravitational Theory", will be given by Professor Thibault Damour (Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques) at 5 pm GMT on Monday 10th November at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge.
The lecture will also be livestreamed online.
Gravitational waves and black holes are two of the most novel predictions of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. These predictions emerged with the discovery of General Relativity in 1916. However, it took many years to grasp their physical meaning and even more years to obtain direct evidence for their reality. The lecture will review both
the theoretical developments that led to our understanding of gravitational waves and black holes, and the experimental discoveries that confirmed their physical existence and the validity of Einstein’s theory of gravitation.
Admission is free, but booking is required via the website:
https://tinyurl.com/chamblinlecture2025
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Enquiries: Centre for Mathematical Sciences Website