Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:gravitational_waves
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| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Special_Breakthrough_Prize_in_Fundamental_Physics
gptkb:Gruber_Prize_in_Cosmology |
| gptkbp:can_detect |
gptkb:gravitational_waves
|
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:Caltech
gptkb:MIT |
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
astrophysics
gravitational physics |
| gptkbp:first_detection_date |
September 14, 2015
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
opened new field of gravitational wave astronomy
confirmed existence of black hole mergers enhanced data analysis techniques encouraged public engagement with science increased funding for gravitational wave research influenced the development of quantum technologies encouraged interdisciplinary research contributed to the understanding of the early universe influenced the study of dark matter and dark energy promoted the importance of precision measurement in science influenced the development of data sharing practices in science confirmed existence of neutron star mergers contributed to the field of cosmology contributed to the understanding of cosmic events enhanced detection techniques in physics enhanced the role of citizen science in research. enhanced the understanding of stellar evolution influenced the study of gravitational waves in the universe influenced public interest in astrophysics influenced theories of black hole formation influenced theories of neutron star formation inspired new educational programs in physics inspired new scientific questions inspired new technologies in engineering led to advancements in optical technology led to the development of future observatories led to the discovery of kilonovae promoted international collaboration in science provided a new way to observe the universe provided educational opportunities in STEM provided evidence for general relativity provided insights into the nature of gravity influenced the design of future gravitational wave detectors encouraged collaboration between universities and research institutions |
| gptkbp:has_publications |
over 1,000
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
LIGO interferometer
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
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| gptkbp:length |
2.5 miles
4 kilometers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hanford,_Washington
gptkb:Livingston,_Louisiana |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
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| gptkbp:operational_since |
gptkb:2002
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| gptkbp:sensitivity |
10^-21 meters
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| gptkbp:sensor |
gptkb:GW150914
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| gptkbp:uses |
laser interferometry
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| gptkbp:uses_technology |
gptkb:bridge
vacuum system |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:first_observing_run_of_LIGO
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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