Helping Students Understand Gravitational Waves

ORAL

Abstract

Although gravitational waves are not specifically mentioned in the TEKS, their detection is based on principles of optics and wave superposition AND students want to know about them. This workshop will provide some background information and materials for you to take back to your classroom to help students understand how the gravitational waves were detected at LIGO.

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Authors

  • Karen Jo Metsler

    PTRA/Fulshear HS, Richmond, University of Texas at Arlington

  • Karen Jo Metsler

    PTRA/Fulshear HS, Richmond, University of Texas at Arlington