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Gravitational wave astrophysics and cosmology  

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The aim of the course is to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of the physics of gravitational waves and of the importance of gravitational radiation in astrophysics and cosmology. From the theoretical point of view, the student will be able to derive the relevant equations in the framework of general relativity and to describe quantitatively the process of emission of gravitational waves from simple astrophysical sources. From the experimental point of view, the student will understand the basics of gravitational wave detection, with specific applications to current and forthcoming observatories. The student will also get expertise on the methods to extract astrophysical and cosmological information from gravitational wave signals.

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Gravitational wave astrophysics and cosmology
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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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