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Please excuse the naivety of the question, i guess the whole of cosmology hinges on the finding of G Radiation, is this a proper assumption?
Of course not.wolram said:Please excuse the naivety of the question, i guess the whole of cosmology hinges on the finding of G Radiation, is this a proper assumption?
MeJennifer said:Of course not.
Cosmology is a field of science not a theory. Even if we assume for a moment that no gravitational radiation will be found were we would expect it, then that does not mean cosmology is dead. As long as there is a cosmos and humans to ponder it there will be cosmology.
However, if we would not find gravitational radiation where we logically expect it then the general theory of relativity would become a questionable theory since this theory predicts the existence of gravitational radiation.
Why not? No theory is sacred in science.wolram said:OOps, i did not want feathers to fly, of course cosmology will continue, but without GR?
MeJennifer said:Why not? No theory is sacred in science.
wolram said:Please excuse the naivety of the question, i guess the whole of cosmology hinges on the finding of G Radiation, is this a proper assumption?
Gravitational radiation, also known as gravitational waves, is a form of energy that is emitted by accelerating massive objects. It manifests as ripples in the fabric of spacetime and travels at the speed of light.
Gravitational radiation is caused by the acceleration of massive objects, such as when two black holes or neutron stars orbit each other. It can also be generated by supernovas and the early universe during the Big Bang.
Gravitational radiation is detected using specialized instruments called interferometers, which measure tiny changes in the length of space caused by passing gravitational waves. These instruments include LIGO, Virgo, and GEO600.
The detection of gravitational radiation provides evidence for the existence of gravitational waves, which were predicted by Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. It also allows us to study the properties of massive objects, like black holes, in ways that were previously not possible.
No, gravitational radiation is extremely weak and has no harmful effects on humans. By the time it reaches Earth, it has been greatly weakened and cannot be felt or detected by our bodies. However, it can provide valuable information about the universe and its origins.