Where Can I Find the Best Graduate School for Studying Gravity?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on identifying top graduate schools for studying gravity, particularly emphasizing the importance of defining specific areas of interest within the field, such as numerical relativity, quantum gravity, and gravitational radiation. Participants suggest that prospective students should clarify whether they prefer experimental or theoretical approaches to gravity. Recommendations for schools will be more effective once individual research interests are established.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of general relativity (GR) concepts
  • Familiarity with research areas in gravity, including quantum gravity and numerical relativity
  • Knowledge of theoretical versus experimental physics
  • Ability to evaluate academic programs based on research focus
NEXT STEPS
  • Research graduate programs specializing in quantum gravity
  • Explore institutions known for numerical relativity research
  • Investigate the latest advancements in gravitational radiation studies
  • Review academic publications in modified theories of gravity
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Undergraduate physics students, prospective graduate students in astrophysics, and researchers interested in advanced studies of gravity and its various branches.

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Hello,

I'm undergrad in physics and am seeking prospective graduate (PhD) schools that have a very good program for studying GR and basically everything I can learn about gravity. I'm not overly concerned with schools being "ivy" league - I just want a school that specializes in my focus and can be recommended overall. Any ideas? European schools included?
 
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Well, the first thing you should do is narrow down really what it is about gravity that you want to study at the PhD level. Are you interested in numerical relativity? Quantum gravity? Mathematical properties of GR? Modified theories of gravity? Gravitational radiation? Also, experimental or theoretical?

Take some time to look into all of these different research areas (and there are undoubtedly more, I've just named a few that I'm familiar with). Once you've found some that are interesting, then people can start to make recommendations.
 
Thanks Nabeshin. While I can't claim to know a great deal about all the various branches of gravity, I am set on quantum gravity.
 

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