Current Updates on LIGO and Gravitational Waves

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Recent updates on LIGO indicate that the system is undergoing significant upgrades to the 'advanced LIGO' configuration, which will enhance its sensitivity by a factor of ten. Test data was previously introduced to assess system functionality, and it successfully detected gravitational waves during several science runs. The upgrades are expected to conclude around 2014-2015, leading to a reboot and the release of new data. Observatories worldwide are also updating their systems in tandem with LIGO's enhancements. These advancements promise to improve the detection and study of gravitational waves significantly.
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I had a quick Google and there was nothing very interesting with a recent date. It seems that the management introduced some 'test' data. a while ago, to see of the system worked and it was detected. I'm sure someone here must be a bit 'in the know' about what's going on.?
 
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It ran for several science runs, and is currently being upgraded into the 'advanced ligo' configuration which will increase sensitivity by roughly a factor of ten. Expect to see a reboot and new data 2014~2015.
 
:cool:I live right near the LIGO in Washington state and went there to visit a little while back, as someone else has said they are currently updating their systems along with all the other observatories of gravitational waves in the world I believe.:cool:
 

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