Space-Based Gravitational Wave Astronomy: The Taiji Mission

Date: March 10, 2025
Speaker: Luo Jun (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
Event: Physics Department Colloquium
Location: Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Type: Colloquium
Keywords: gravitational waves, mission design, space-based detection
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Abstract

A comprehensive overview of space-based gravitational wave astronomy and the Taiji mission for a general physics audience. The talk covers the science of gravitational waves, the unique advantages of space-based detection, and the technological innovations required for Taiji.

This colloquium provided a broad overview of Taiji for the physics community, emphasizing both the fundamental science and engineering challenges.