Speaker
Michele Maggiore
(Geneva U.)
Description
Abstract: The observation of gravitational waves by the LIGO/Virgo collaboration has opened a new window
on the Universe. In this decade, however, these experiments will reach the limit of their capabilities,
and a new generation of ground-based detectors is being planned. In Europe, this has led to the
proposal of the Einstein Telescope. With order of magnitude improvement in the sensitivity, Einstein
Telescope will explore the depth of the Universe using gravitational waves, and has the potential of
triggering revolutions in astrophysics, cosmology and fundamental physics. We will give a broad
overview of its capabilities and scientific targets.
