Interferometric Gravitational Radiation Experiments

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific research
gptkbp:aimsTo detect gravitational waves
gptkbp:collaboratesWith international scientific community
gptkbp:detects ripples in spacetime
gptkbp:enables tests of general relativity
study of black hole mergers
study of neutron star mergers
gptkbp:field gravitational wave astronomy
gptkbp:firstDetectionYear 2015
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Interferometric Gravitational Radiation Experiments
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:LIGO
gptkb:KAGRA
gptkb:GEO600
gptkb:TAMA300
gptkb:VIRGO
gptkbp:requires high-precision laser systems
seismic isolation
vacuum systems
gptkbp:usedFor multi-messenger astronomy
gptkbp:uses interferometry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_F._Clauser
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5