The current state of gravitational wave detection is primarily dominated by the LIGO observatory, which has only been able to place upper limits on the magnitude of gravitational waves. The next-generation instrument, LISA, is expected to enhance detection capabilities significantly. The discussion highlights the challenges in detecting gravitational waves from events such as neutron star mergers and black hole collisions, emphasizing the need for substantial changes in the gravitational field to produce detectable waves. Additionally, various operational gravitational wave detectors, including resonant mass detectors, are noted for their sensitivity.
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I think that would depend upon how far away it would be. I honestly don't know how far away we could detect such events.Frame Dragger said:
Chalnoth said:
Frame Dragger said:Well, maybe we'll all get lucky. Stranger things have happened... Maybe there are two 100x or more stellar mass BH's a 10 ly or so away about to merge perfectly perpendicular to the plane of LIGO! Fingers crossed everyone!
Hey, maybe this is the 2012 issue those lunatics go on about. We'll get full confirmation of GR/QM, then immidiately be accreted.