Measuring Black Hole Gravity with a Laser

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Black holes create ripples in spacetime, which researchers aim to measure using a laser directed around them. Concerns were raised about the feasibility of measuring light bending near a black hole, given the vast distances involved. The term "lazer" was incorrectly used instead of "laser," indicating a misunderstanding of the technology. Additionally, the lack of a specific article reference limits the discussion's depth and clarity. Accurate terminology and proper citations are essential for meaningful discourse on such complex topics.
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in an article (pdf file) it says that black holes make waves in the fabric of space. they are going to measure it with a laser being shot around it. My question is when the laser gets shot how are they going to measure the bending if the light hits the same spot without the bending?
 
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First, that's nonsense. Nobody (not even "they") is going to go to a black hole - the nearest one is many trillions of miles away, and the farthest we have ever sent a person is a few hundred thousand.

Second, whoever wrote that article doesn't know what they are talking about. There's no such thing as a "lazer". It's "laser".

Finally, if you want us to discuss something about an article, you have to tell us which article. The fact it's in a PDF file doen't help us. Give us a proper reference.
 
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