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Literally running out the door, but came upon this. It seems to be a really interesting avenue to test GR vs. other gravity theories using hoped for GW detectors.
http://arxiv.org/abs/1204.2585
http://arxiv.org/abs/1204.2585
PAllen said:Literally running out the door, but came upon this. It seems to be a really interesting avenue to test GR vs. other gravity theories using hoped for GW detectors.
http://arxiv.org/abs/1204.2585
GR stands for General Relativity, which is a theory of gravity proposed by Albert Einstein in the early 1900s. GW detectors, or gravitational wave detectors, are instruments designed to detect and measure the ripples in space-time predicted by GR. These detectors help to test and validate the predictions of GR.
GW detectors use lasers and mirrors to measure tiny distortions in space caused by passing gravitational waves. When a gravitational wave passes through the detector, it causes a slight change in the distance between the mirrors, which is then measured by the laser. This allows scientists to detect and study gravitational waves.
GW detectors are sensitive to a variety of astrophysical events, such as the collision of two black holes or neutron stars, supernovae explosions, and even the early universe. These events produce gravitational waves that can be detected by GW detectors and provide valuable information about the nature of gravity and the universe.
GW detectors have provided strong evidence for the existence of gravitational waves, which were predicted by GR. They have also confirmed the predictions of GR in extreme environments, such as the strong gravitational fields of black holes and neutron stars. Additionally, GW detectors have helped to rule out alternative theories of gravity and have provided new insights into the nature of space and time.
Future GW detectors, such as the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), will have even greater sensitivity and be able to detect a wider range of gravitational waves. This will allow scientists to study more events and test GR in even more extreme environments. By improving our understanding of GR, we can also gain a better understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe.