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Gravitational Waves

In Our Time

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Unveiling the Secrets of Gravitational Waves

Exploring the distortion of space-time by gravitational waves and their impact on objects, this chapter sheds light on the significance of detecting these elusive waves in verifying Einstein's theory of general relativity. From discussing the subtle stretching and compressing effects on matter to the challenges in detecting these weak signals, the chapter delves into the potential insights gravitational waves offer into cosmic events like black hole formations and the birth of the universe.

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