Advanced Virgo

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:analyzes performed_by_Virgo_Collaboration
gptkbp:applicationDate 2017
gptkbp:built 2017
gptkbp:collaboratedWith gptkb:CERN
NASA
international research institutions
gptkbp:collaboratesWith gptkb:LIGO
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Virgo_Collaboration
with gravitational wave researchers globally
gptkbp:collection continuous during observation runs
gptkbp:communityEngagement involvement in educational initiatives
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2011
gptkbp:coolingSystem highly sophisticated
gptkbp:dataUsage advanced algorithms used
with the scientific community
with_LIGO_and_KAGRA
gptkbp:educationalPrograms for students and researchers
gptkbp:funding gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:futurePlans further upgrades planned
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Advanced Virgo
gptkbp:impact advancing gravitational wave astronomy
gptkbp:internationalRelations regularly hosts and participates in
gptkbp:length 3 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cascina,_Italy
gptkbp:operatedBy European_Gravitational_Observatory_(EGO)
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
around 100 Hz to 10 kHz
gptkbp:partnerships with universities worldwide
gptkbp:partOf global network of gravitational wave observatories
gptkbp:powers up to 200 watts
gptkbp:productionYears ongoing since 2017
gptkbp:publicAccess outreach programs
gptkbp:purpose detect gravitational waves
gptkbp:reflects 40 kg
gptkbp:research supported by various grants
gptkbp:researchContribution enhanced understanding of the universe.
gptkbp:researchField Astrophysics
gptkbp:researchFocus black hole mergers
neutron star collisions
gptkbp:researchInterest numerous peer-reviewed articles
significant contributions to astrophysics
gptkbp:scientificName testing general relativity
studying cosmic events
detecting gravitational waves from the early universe
gptkbp:sensors interferometer
improved_compared_to_initial_Virgo
gptkbp:significantEvent multiple gravitational wave events
gptkbp:technology laser interferometry
pioneering techniques in detection
gptkbp:updates Advanced_Virgo+_planned