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I am curious as to what the maximum amplitude of gravitational waves is. I have read that the maximum amplitude as such is equal to two but I cannot seem to find again a reference that states this clearly.
James Essig said:I have read that the maximum amplitude as such is equal to two
James Essig said:By a factor of two, I mean the extent of the space of maximum space contraction is 50 % of the extent of the space of maximum space expansion as a result of a passing gravitational wave.
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time caused by the acceleration of massive objects, such as merging black holes or neutron stars. They can be measured using highly sensitive detectors, such as LIGO, which use lasers to detect tiny changes in distance caused by passing gravitational waves.
The amplitude of a gravitational wave refers to the strength of the wave's distortion of space-time. A "Max Amplitude" gravitational wave would have the highest amplitude possible, indicating a very powerful and potentially cataclysmic event that caused the wave.
The amplitude of a gravitational wave is calculated by measuring the maximum displacement of the space-time fabric at a particular point caused by the passing wave. This measurement is usually very small, on the order of 1/1000th the width of a proton.
Yes, there are two main types of gravitational waves: continuous and transient. Continuous waves are produced by systems with a constant acceleration, such as rotating neutron stars. Transient waves are produced by more violent and shorter events, such as black hole mergers.
The detection of gravitational waves allows us to observe and study events in the universe that were previously invisible to us. It provides a new way to study the behavior of massive objects, such as black holes, and can help us better understand the fundamental laws of physics and the origins of the universe.