LIGO Laboratory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:research_center
gptkbp:analysis gptkb:public_outreach
scientific publications
open data
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:Virgo_Collaboration
gptkb:KAGRA
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
gptkbp:detector_names gptkb:LIGO_Hanford_Observatory
gptkb:LIGO_Livingston_Observatory
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:cosmology
astrophysics
gravitational physics
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1992
gptkbp:funding gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LIGO Laboratory
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
gptkbp:notable_achievement gptkb:first_direct_detection_of_gravitational_waves
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkb:Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology
gptkbp:purpose gravitational wave detection
gptkbp:sensor two
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:GW190412
gptkb:GW170814
gptkb:GW190521
gptkb:GW150914
gptkb:GW170104
gptkbp:uses_technology laser interferometry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barry_C._Barish
gptkb:Rainer_Weiss
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5