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Question in the subject.
I have no idea what the DoD's interest is in this. Sorry is this is the wrong forum.
I have no idea what the DoD's interest is in this. Sorry is this is the wrong forum.
TomServo said:Okay...but presumably they have a military application in mind or something?
...politicians don't want to be called unpatriotic for cutting the defense budget.
Gravitational wave research has potential applications in national security and defense, such as improving navigation systems for military vehicles and detecting nuclear explosions. Therefore, the DoD sees value in investing in this field of research.
The exact amount of funding varies each year, but the DoD has allocated millions of dollars for gravitational wave research in recent years. In 2019, the DoD provided $10 million to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) project, which detects gravitational waves.
No, the DoD is not the only source of funding for gravitational wave research. Other organizations, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and private foundations, also provide funding for this type of research. However, the DoD is a significant contributor due to its interest in the potential military applications of gravitational wave technology.
In addition to potential military applications, the DoD also benefits from collaborating with scientists and researchers in the field of gravitational wave research. This allows the DoD to stay updated on the latest advancements and potentially use this knowledge in their own defense technology.
Some people have raised concerns about the DoD's involvement in gravitational wave research, as it may divert resources and attention away from pure scientific exploration and discovery. However, others argue that the DoD's funding can help accelerate progress in this field and ultimately benefit society as a whole.