Abstract: Scattering is described in physics by the relations between asymptotically ingoing and outgoing states. The corresponding notions in Einstein’s theory of gravity are the past and future light-like infinities as introduced by Roger Penrose. They rely on the conformal structure of the Lorentz manifold describing the system. In this talk, we will discuss how conformal methods can be used to describe the scattering of gravitational waves geometrically and numerically.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mail Address
PO Box 73
Parkville VIC 3052
Email aip@aip.org.au

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The AIP operates from many locations all across Australia. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, learn and live. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Upcoming events

20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea: the Science of Submersibles

22 May 2024 7:00 PM (AWST)

Curtin Theatre, John Curtin College of the Arts, Fremantle, Western Australia
ELECTRIFYING DISCOVERIES PUBLIC LECTURE & TOUR (Combined AIP, RACI, RSNSW and ANSTO event)

18 Jun 2024 5:30 PM

Lucas Heights
AIP NSW and RACI NSW Presidents Dinner

9 Aug 2024 6:00 PM

Concord Golf Club