Physics Colloquium

Recent observational successes are providing a new impetus to the study of binaries containing stellar-mass black holes.  I will start with a review of the current understanding massive binary evolution leading to the formation of black-hole binaries.  I will then focus on a few outstanding issues in interpreting both gravitational-wave and X-ray observations and propose pathways to improving our understanding of some challenging aspects binary evolution.

Join via Zoom:

https://caltech.zoom.us/j/85811994621

Meeting ID: 858 1199 4621

The colloquium is held in Feynman Lecture Hall, 201 E. Bridge.

In person is open to those with a valid Caltech ID.