This Open Data Workshop is the 8th in a series of workshops that started in 2018. The number of confirmed and analyzed detections by the LVK Collaboration in the last observing runs has climbed up to just shy of 100 and the list continues to grow as more confirmed detections are added.

After you enroll, you will receive a crash-course in gravitational-wave (GW) data analysis. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the basics of how LIGO and Virgo record data
  • Find and download LIGO/Virgo data
  • Make plots of LIGO/Virgo data and simulated waveforms
  • Use matched filtering to identify transient signals in LIGO/Virgo data


This page will be updated with new information as the workshop date approaches. Keep reading to learn more.

Structure

This will be a hybrid workshop, which means that it will have in-person and online elements.

  • Video lectures will be streamed online, and may be watched live or recorded.
  • You can join an in-person Study Hub, or attend the workshop virtually.
  • This course also includes software tutorials, quiz questions, and a data challenge.
  • Complete the course and data challenge to receive a certificate.


Study Hubs

Study Hubs are in-person or online events where you can work along with other participants. You are welcome to join a Study Hub, or start your own.


Tutorials

This workshop uses software tutorials to introduce GW data analysis. Please be aware that the tutorials will be under some development before the start of the workshop, so they are subject to change.

  • You'll need a computer and internet connection. Any operating system will do.
  • Tutorials may be run locally on your computer, or online in the browser.
  • Some previous experience with the Python language is recommended.


Visit the software tutorial repo page and setup instructions page to learn how to run them.


Optional: Introductory Tutorials

If you're new to python or signal processing, you may wish to explore some introductory material in advance of the workshop.

Learning Path

Introductory Tutorials


Get help!

If you still have questions you can post them in the discussion forum at ask.igwn.org.

Online Lectures

We will send an email to all registered participants with instructions for joining the lecture sessions on zoom.