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Gravitational Waves and LIGO Experiment

Nov 24, 2023
Explore the concept of gravitational waves and their prediction by Albert Einstein. Learn about the science behind LIGO's detection of gravitational waves and its impact on our understanding of the universe. Discover the event that caused the detected gravitational waves and the rarity of these events. Discuss recent discoveries from the LIGO experiment and the future prospects of gravitational wave astronomy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Understanding LIGO and the Detection of Gravitational Waves
01:38 • 2min
3
Gravitational Waves, Black Holes, and Testing General Relativity
03:21 • 2min
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Recent Discoveries and Future Prospects of Gravitational Wave Astronomy
04:58 • 3min