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| A CITA/CPS team has simulated the formation of the TRAPPIST-1 system. They show that interactions with the surrounding birth disk can allow the planets to tune themselves into a stable, resonant configuration that saves it from destruction. They also created software that directly translates the motion of planetary systems into music so that the rhythmic and harmonic structure can be seen and heard. The resonant chain of TRAPPIST-1 produces a surprisingly beautiful and eerily human result. Article |
TRAPPIST-1
| A CITA/CPS team has simulated the formation of the TRAPPIST-1 system. They show that interactions with the surrounding birth disk can allow the planets to tune themselves into a stable, resonant configuration that saves it from destruction. They also created software that directly translates the motion of planetary systems into music so that the rhythmic and harmonic structure can be seen and heard. The resonant chain of TRAPPIST-1 produces a surprisingly beautiful and eerily human result. Article |
TRAPPIST-1
| A CITA/CPS team has simulated the formation of the TRAPPIST-1 system. They show that interactions with the surrounding birth disk can allow the planets to tune themselves into a stable, resonant configuration that saves it from destruction. They also created software that directly translates the motion of planetary systems into music so that the rhythmic and harmonic structure can be seen and heard. The resonant chain of TRAPPIST-1 produces a surprisingly beautiful and eerily human result. Article |
TRAPPIST-1
| A CITA/CPS team has simulated the formation of the TRAPPIST-1 system. They show that interactions with the surrounding birth disk can allow the planets to tune themselves into a stable, resonant configuration that saves it from destruction. They also created software that directly translates the motion of planetary systems into music so that the rhythmic and harmonic structure can be seen and heard. The resonant chain of TRAPPIST-1 produces a surprisingly beautiful and eerily human result. Article |
Sackler Lecture
| Einstein's Waves: New Cosmic Sounds VICKY KALOGERA. Northwestern University |
| FREE Public lecture: November 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. |
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Sackler Lecture
Einstein's Waves: New Cosmic Sounds VICKY KALOGERA. Northwestern University FREE Public lecture: November 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. More informationSackler Lecture
Einstein's Waves: New Cosmic Sounds VICKY KALOGERA. Northwestern University FREE Public lecture: November 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. More informationSackler Lecture
Einstein's Waves: New Cosmic Sounds VICKY KALOGERA. Northwestern University FREE Public lecture: November 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Second Detection of Gravitational Waves
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration has announced the second direct detection of gravitational waves, emitted by a 22-solar mass binary black hole collision. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in the data analysis of the event.Second Detection of Gravitational Waves
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration has announced the second direct detection of gravitational waves, emitted by a 22-solar mass binary black hole collision. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in the data analysis of the event.Second Detection of Gravitational Waves
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration has announced the second direct detection of gravitational waves, emitted by a 22-solar mass binary black hole collision. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in the data analysis of the event.Second Detection of Gravitational Waves
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration has announced the second direct detection of gravitational waves, emitted by a 22-solar mass binary black hole collision. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in the data analysis of the event.
In Search of Dwarf Galaxies
CITA Director Norman Murray is part of a team led by Yashar Hezaveh that recently analyzed and published data that could help solve the mystery of dark matter.In Search of Dwarf Galaxies
CITA Director Norman Murray is part of a team led by Yashar Hezaveh that recently analyzed and published data that could help solve the mystery of dark matter.In Search of Dwarf Galaxies
CITA Director Norman Murray is part of a team led by Yashar Hezaveh that recently analyzed and published data that could help solve the mystery of dark matter.In Search of Dwarf Galaxies
CITA Director Norman Murray is part of a team led by Yashar Hezaveh that recently analyzed and published data that could help solve the mystery of dark matter.
Gravitational Waves Detected
On February 11, 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration publicly announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The gravitational waves were emitted by two colliding black holes. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in data analysis of the event.Gravitational Waves Detected
On February 11, 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration publicly announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The gravitational waves were emitted by two colliding black holes. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in data analysis of the event.Gravitational Waves Detected
On February 11, 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration publicly announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The gravitational waves were emitted by two colliding black holes. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in data analysis of the event.Gravitational Waves Detected
On February 11, 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration publicly announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The gravitational waves were emitted by two colliding black holes. Researchers from CITA at the University of Toronto have been actively involved in data analysis of the event.
First Evidence for Binary Black Hole Mergers
On September 14, 2015 at 05:50:45 EST, LIGO observed gravitational waves emitted by a binary black hole merger. These gravitational waves match waveforms predicted by general relativity, and demonstrate, for the first time, the existence of binary black hole systems.First Evidence for Binary Black Hole Mergers
On September 14, 2015 at 05:50:45 EST, LIGO observed gravitational waves emitted by a binary black hole merger. These gravitational waves match waveforms predicted by general relativity, and demonstrate, for the first time, the existence of binary black hole systems.First Evidence for Binary Black Hole Mergers
On September 14, 2015 at 05:50:45 EST, LIGO observed gravitational waves emitted by a binary black hole merger. These gravitational waves match waveforms predicted by general relativity, and demonstrate, for the first time, the existence of binary black hole systems.First Evidence for Binary Black Hole Mergers
On September 14, 2015 at 05:50:45 EST, LIGO observed gravitational waves emitted by a binary black hole merger. These gravitational waves match waveforms predicted by general relativity, and demonstrate, for the first time, the existence of binary black hole systems.
Cosmic Reionization
It is theorized that light from the first stars and galaxies stripped electrons from nearly all the hydrogen atoms in the universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang, a process known as reionization. CITA researcher Marcelo Alvarez uses supercomputer simulations to test the latest theories of reionization against astronomical observations of the ancient universe.Cosmic Reionization
It is theorized that light from the first stars and galaxies stripped electrons from nearly all the hydrogen atoms in the universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang, a process known as reionization. CITA researcher Marcelo Alvarez uses supercomputer simulations to test the latest theories of reionization against astronomical observations of the ancient universe.Cosmic Reionization
It is theorized that light from the first stars and galaxies stripped electrons from nearly all the hydrogen atoms in the universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang, a process known as reionization. CITA researcher Marcelo Alvarez uses supercomputer simulations to test the latest theories of reionization against astronomical observations of the ancient universe.Cosmic Reionization
It is theorized that light from the first stars and galaxies stripped electrons from nearly all the hydrogen atoms in the universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang, a process known as reionization. CITA researcher Marcelo Alvarez uses supercomputer simulations to test the latest theories of reionization against astronomical observations of the ancient universe.
Fast Radio Bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are enigmatic bright radio pulses whose cosmic origins are yet to be uncovered. Professor Ue-Li Pen was part of the team of astronomers who discovered the most detailed FRB ever recorded by analyzing 650 hours of telescope data using special computational techniques.Fast Radio Bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are enigmatic bright radio pulses whose cosmic origins are yet to be uncovered. Professor Ue-Li Pen was part of the team of astronomers who discovered the most detailed FRB ever recorded by analyzing 650 hours of telescope data using special computational techniques.Fast Radio Bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are enigmatic bright radio pulses whose cosmic origins are yet to be uncovered. Professor Ue-Li Pen was part of the team of astronomers who discovered the most detailed FRB ever recorded by analyzing 650 hours of telescope data using special computational techniques.Fast Radio Bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are enigmatic bright radio pulses whose cosmic origins are yet to be uncovered. Professor Ue-Li Pen was part of the team of astronomers who discovered the most detailed FRB ever recorded by analyzing 650 hours of telescope data using special computational techniques.
The Aurora Borealis at ARO
A rare view of the Northern Lights seen over a lake at the Algonquin Radio Observatory where observations of pulsars and fast radio bursts are made. CITA professor Ue-Li Pen leads this effort to do trans-national interferometric observation in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at U of T.| More |
The Aurora Borealis at ARO
A rare view of the Northern Lights seen over a lake at the Algonquin Radio Observatory where observations of pulsars and fast radio bursts are made. CITA professor Ue-Li Pen leads this effort to do trans-national interferometric observation in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at U of T.| More |
The Aurora Borealis at ARO
A rare view of the Northern Lights seen over a lake at the Algonquin Radio Observatory where observations of pulsars and fast radio bursts are made. CITA professor Ue-Li Pen leads this effort to do trans-national interferometric observation in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at U of T.| More |
The Aurora Borealis at ARO
A rare view of the Northern Lights seen over a lake at the Algonquin Radio Observatory where observations of pulsars and fast radio bursts are made. CITA professor Ue-Li Pen leads this effort to do trans-national interferometric observation in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute and the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at U of T.| More |
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About CITA
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