Title: Testing theories of gravity: A look into the future

Speaker: Dr. Sourabh Nampalliwar, University of Tuebingen, Germany

Abstract: Einstein’s theory has been the standard theory of gravity for nearly a century. Alternatives to and extensions of it have been proposed to address various issues. With advances in technology, these theories are becoming testable, especially in the strong field regime. In this talk, I will describe a theory agnostic approach to test alternatives to Einstein’s theory. I will provide the latest constraints obtained with X-rays (e.g., using XMM-Newton, NuSTAR) and gravitational waves (e.g., using LIGO). I will also outline improvements expected in the near future.