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Deciphering Gravitational Waves, with Janna Levin

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Unraveling Gravitational Waves

This chapter explores the intricacies of star formation and black hole creation within globular clusters, alongside the challenges of detecting gravitational waves. It highlights significant milestones in gravitational wave research, including the historic detection event and the hurdles faced by scientists. The conversation also delves into the theoretical aspects of gravitational waves, their interaction with matter, and the philosophical implications of gravity as a force versus spacetime curvature.

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