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Gravitational waves pioneer Ronald Drever dies
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Ronald Drever, co-founder of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), passed away, marking a significant loss for the scientific community. Drever played a crucial role in the development of LIGO, which successfully detected gravitational waves for the first time in 2015. His contributions to the field of gravitational wave astronomy have been widely recognized, including discussions surrounding potential Nobel Prize nominations for the LIGO team. The news of his death has prompted tributes from various scientific institutions, highlighting his impact on physics and astronomy.
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- Familiarity with LIGO technology and its operational principles
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