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How to make a universe – with Harry Cliff

Ri Science Podcast

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How Did the Ligo Detector Know That It Was Two Neutrons Colliding?

i hope i've tried to share some of the excitement with you to night, and i hope you enjoy the book. But i thank you very much for yourattention. It's been lovely talking to you. O, that's absolutely fascinating. I'm sure lots people in the audience havee got questions. There's a question from martin from mafar, who'd like to know, how did the ligo detector know that it was two neutron stars, rather than a black hole, coliding? And have they detected any other things colliding? That have sent out ripples. Yeso, i should say, i'm not an expert in this stuff at all.

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