Explore the cutting-edge developments in gravitational wave physics and their implications across various fields in this 45-minute lecture by Michèle Levi from Queen Mary University of London. Delve into the impact of Advanced LIGO/Virgo's gravitational wave detection on physics, from field theory to cosmology. Discover how this breakthrough has fostered new connections between theoretical communities, particularly field theorists and classical relativists. Learn about the future of gravitational wave detection, including more sensitive ground-based detectors and potential space-based observatories. Understand the importance of precision modeling in interpreting gravitational wave events and searching for new physics. Follow the lecture's progression from introducing gravitational wave template theory to exploring effective field theories, bootstrapping techniques for spinning particle EFTs, and addressing challenges in spin gauge freedom and non-minimal couplings. Gain insights into the state-of-the-art NNLOS calculations and new theoretical approaches that could reveal unprecedented physics in gravitational wave signals. Read more