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Gravitational Waves

In Our Time

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Gravitons and Gravitational Waves

Exploring the theoretical particle, graviton, and its connection to gravitational waves, the chapter delves into the challenges of applying quantum mechanics to gravity. It discusses the strong theoretical predictions and experimental difficulties in detecting gravitational waves, emphasizing the intricacies of reconciling general relativity with quantum physics. The chapter also elaborates on the method of detecting gravitational waves using observatories and the historical context of experiments dating back to the 19th century.

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