The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and diplomacy
The Royal Institution of Great Britain , 21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and diplomacy
21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS
Description
The Einstein Telescope, currently planned for operation in 2035, will be one of the most powerful tools for detecting gravitational waves and testing the theory of General Relativity. Not only is it a wonder of scientific design, but it's also a platform for international cooperation and innovation.
In this talk, theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf will delve into the details of what makes the Einstein Telescope so special. What does it do, what are we hoping to learn, and how can scientific collaboration between countries be a valuable source of soft power?
Once constructed, the telescope is expected to provide scientists with some of the most sensitive equipment ever for answering some of these fundamental questions. As well as testing Einstein's general theory of relativity, it will be able to search for dark matter, help unlock the secrets of the early universe, and teach us more about black holes and neutron stars.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• Doors open 6:45pm. Event starts 7pm
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
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Dates & times
Monday, 2 Nov 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Important information - please read
The Einstein Telescope, currently planned for operation in 2035, will be one of the most powerful tools for detecting gravitational waves and testing the theory of General Relativity. Not only is it a wonder of scientific design, but it's also a platform for international cooperation and innovation.
In this talk, theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf will delve into the details of what makes the Einstein Telescope so special. What does it do, what are we hoping to learn, and how can scientific collaboration between countries be a valuable source of soft power?
Once constructed, the telescope is expected to provide scientists with some of the most sensitive equipment ever for answering some of these fundamental questions. As well as testing Einstein's general theory of relativity, it will be able to search for dark matter, help unlock the secrets of the early universe, and teach us more about black holes and neutron stars.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away
Pricing Information
• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payable per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work
• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site
Additional Information
• Doors open 6:45pm. Event starts 7pm
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.Location
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS