Abstract

We will describe the detection by LIGO/VIRGO of gravitational waves from a binary neutron star undergoing merger. This event was also observed by a number of gamma-ray and X-ray observatories such as Fermi, INTEGRAL, Swift, Chandra, and by optical and radio telescopes. This provides a wealth of exciting data about the neutron star merger and subsequent formation of relativistic outflows and production of high atomic number (r-process) elements such as Lanthanides. This talk will provide a highlight of some of the key results that were announced on Monday.