The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and Diplomacy

Theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf gives a talk at the Royal Institution on the Einstein Telescope and its role in science and diplomacy.

Robbert Dijkgraaf, theoretical physicist and president-elect of the International Science Council, explores the Einstein Telescope, a gravitational-wave observatory planned for operation in 2035. The talk covers what the telescope will do, what scientists hope to learn about general relativity, dark matter, black holes and the early universe, and how international scientific collaboration can act as a source of soft power. The event is presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Netherlands and lasts 90 minutes.