Physics Program Presents

Black Holes Make Waves

Black holes are remarkable objects predicted by Einstein's theory of gravity, General Relativity. Despite their mysterious nature observational evidence suggests that black holes are abundant in our universe. The defining feature of a black hole is the event horizon, a region from which nothing can escape. Evidence of black holes thus relies on observing the effects black holes have on their surroundings. Black holes can be observed and studied using wave-related phenomena: frequency shifting of light emitted near them, reverberation of sounds through their surrounding medium, and even ripples throughout the fabric of space and time.

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For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5

Location: Brody Lab-Hegeman 107

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