Details & Abstract
Prof. Rajesh Kumble Nayak delivered an engaging session on gravitational waves, explaining how these tiny ripples in space are detected and what they reveal about black holes and other cosmic phenomena.
What Happened
Professor Rajesh Kumble Nayak taught the audience about gravitational waves. These are like tiny shakes in space caused by huge things moving. He explained how scientists use special tools to find these shakes and what they tell us about black holes and other amazing things in space. It was a really interesting talk about a new way to explore the universe!
Speaker / Author
Prof. Rajesh Kumble Nayak, a faculty member in the Department of Physical Sciences at IISER Kolkata. His research interests span gravitational wave data analysis, general relativity, and relativistic astrophysics. He also enjoys exploring mathematical and computational physics, and sharing his curiosity for the cosmos through teaching and collaborative science. Outside of his academic pursuits, he has a deep interest in hands-on science, open-source software, and creative learning. Whether building small telescopes, experimenting with rockets, or discussing the philosophy of science, he believes in learning by doing. He also enjoys music, photography, and comics — a reminder that curiosity doesn’t stop at the lab door.
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