Measuring Black Hole Gravity with a Laser

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The discussion centers on the measurement of black hole gravity through the detection of gravitational waves, as proposed in a referenced article. The method involves using a laser to observe the bending of light around a black hole. However, participants express skepticism regarding the feasibility of such measurements due to the immense distances involved and the accuracy of the terminology used, specifically correcting "lazer" to "laser." Additionally, the lack of a proper article reference hinders meaningful discussion.

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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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