Statements (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:research_center
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gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:public_outreach
scientific publications open data |
gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:Virgo_Collaboration
gptkb:KAGRA |
gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
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gptkbp:detector_names |
gptkb:LIGO_Hanford_Observatory
gptkb:LIGO_Livingston_Observatory |
gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:cosmology
astrophysics gravitational physics |
gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
LIGO Laboratory
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gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physics_2017
development of new technologies influence on science policy advancements in astrophysics influence on scientific communication advancements in gravitational wave astronomy influence on interdisciplinary research collaboration with international observatories increased funding for gravitational wave research influence on public policy regarding science funding influence on education in physics increased public interest in science influence on future space missions influence on public understanding of science influence on global scientific collaboration influence on technology transfer influence on the future of gravitational wave research influence on data sharing practices influence on diversity in STEM fields influence on gravitational wave detector design influence on international scientific agreements influence on research funding priorities influence on the role of women in science training of scientists and engineers |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:first_direct_detection_of_gravitational_waves
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gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkb:Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology |
gptkbp:purpose |
gravitational wave detection
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gptkbp:sensor |
two
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gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:GW190412
gptkb:GW170814 gptkb:GW190521 gptkb:GW150914 gptkb:GW170104 |
gptkbp:uses_technology |
laser interferometry
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Barry_C._Barish
gptkb:Rainer_Weiss |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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