Gravitational Waves: Constructive Overlapping Effects

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of constructive overlapping of gravitational waves and its physical existence. There is a question about whether these waves can be visualized like electromagnetic waves and if they contradict general relativity. The conversation also touches on the possibility of particles interacting and producing the force between two masses at a distance.
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Can anyone suggest the that what does constructive overlapping of gravitational waves results into?? As unlike electromagnetic waves it can't be picturised...so what would such an overlapping results??
 
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Why can't you picture it? Do you mean we can't "see" it, or we can't imagine it or make a model of it? I assume it works just like normal waves with constructive interference forming an area of more curvature.
 
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Tahnks 4 replying...but i just want to know about its physical existence...means...what my concept says that it is produced because of the disturbance produced by accelerated matter in the space time curvature...that can be detected by a laser interferometer...but if it is just like an normal electromagnetic waves...then does that not contradtict the general relativity...my questions could be silly...:-) please bear...
 
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I don't understand what you are asking. Gravitational waves are waves in space-time, they are not the same as EM waves. Why would they contradict GR?
 
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Can you please explain why you gravitational waves contradict GR?
 
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yah..i want to confirm that whether these waves just show characteristic of normal waves...if they do then they might show the existence of some particles interacting...and these particles may be responsible for the force to be produced between two masses at a certain distance...unlike general relativity that states that the force is produced due to the curvature produced in the space-time and all other masses just follow the depression in order to be attracted towards it...
 

1. What are gravitational waves?

Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time that are produced by the acceleration of massive objects, such as black holes or neutron stars.

2. How are gravitational waves detected?

Gravitational waves are detected using highly sensitive instruments called interferometers, which measure tiny distortions in space caused by passing gravitational waves.

3. What is the significance of "constructive overlapping effects" in gravitational waves?

"Constructive overlapping effects" refers to the phenomenon where gravitational waves from multiple sources overlap and combine to create a stronger signal. This can provide valuable information about the sources of the waves and the properties of space-time.

4. Can gravitational waves be used for practical purposes?

At this time, gravitational waves are mainly studied for scientific purposes. However, they may have potential applications in future technologies such as precision navigation and communication.

5. How do gravitational waves affect space-time?

Gravitational waves cause distortions in space-time, similar to how ripples on a pond cause distortions in the water. These distortions can be measured and studied to learn more about the universe and its fundamental properties.

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