World’s most sensitive experiment detects trillionth-level space-time distortions Scientists in Wales have built the world’s most sensitive table-top interferometer, which is a miniature but mighty device capable of detecting space-time distortions at the trillionth level. This groundbreaking experiment represents a significant leap forward in the field of physics and opens up a plethora of possibilities […]
Laser wavefront-correcting device gives LIGO 10x boost to spot distant gravitational waves
Laser Wavefront-Correcting Device Gives LIGO 10x Boost to Spot Distant Gravitational Waves Gravitational waves, tiny ripples in spacetime caused by cosmic collisions like merging black holes, are among the most elusive and fascinating phenomena in the universe. Detecting these waves is no easy feat, requiring incredibly sensitive equipment and cutting-edge technology. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave […]
Black hole merger 63 times sun’s mass validates Einstein and Hawking theories
Black Hole Merger 63 Times Sun’s Mass Validates Einstein and Hawking Theories The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has detected new gravitational waves from a merger that has sent ripples through the scientific community. This groundbreaking discovery involves the collision of two black holes, with one being 63 times the mass of our Sun. The […]
Largest ever black hole merger detected by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration
Largest Ever Black Hole Merger Detected by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration have recently identified the largest black hole merger ever observed. This monumental finding has sent ripples of excitement through the scientific community and opened up new avenues for understanding the mysteries of our universe. The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, […]
Superconducting magnets from dark matter labs can hear universe’s unheard music
Superconducting Magnets from Dark Matter Labs Can Hear Universe’s Unheard Music Gravitational wave detectors, such as LIGO, have revolutionized astronomy, but only within a narrow frequency band. These detectors are like listening to a song with some notes missing. What if there was a way to hear the universe’s complete symphony, including those elusive low-frequency […]
Charting the expansion of the Universe with gravitational waves
Charting the Expansion of the Universe with Gravitational Waves Ghent University is at the forefront of a groundbreaking exploration into how gravitational-wave observations are revolutionizing our comprehension of the cosmos. The study of gravitational waves has opened up a new era in astronomy, allowing scientists to observe the universe in ways previously deemed impossible. These […]
Astrocent: New particle astrophysics science and technology centre in the heart of Europe
Astrocent: Revolutionizing Astroparticle Physics in Europe In the realm of astroparticle physics, where mysteries of the universe await unraveling, a new beacon of innovation has emerged in the heart of Europe. Astrocent, the cutting-edge particle astrophysics science and technology centre, is poised to redefine our understanding of dark matter, neutrinos, and gravitational waves through state-of-the-art […]