Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
scientific project
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| gptkbp:aimsTo |
detect gravitational waves
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| gptkbp:collaboratesWith |
gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
cosmology
astrophysics |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkb:Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology |
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
September 14, 2015
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| gptkbp:hasGoals |
observe cosmic events
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| gptkbp:hasImpactOn |
understanding of the universe
understanding of black holes understanding of neutron stars |
| gptkbp:hasPart |
gptkb:LIGO_Hanford_Observatory
gptkb:LIGO_Livingston_Observatory |
| gptkbp:hasResidence |
confirmation of general relativity
first direct observation of gravitational waves multi-messenger astronomy influence on science policy influence on scientific communication influence on engineering practices influence on interdisciplinary research influence on theoretical physics influence on technology development influence on experimental physics influence on public understanding of science advancements in detector sensitivity collaboration with astronomers detection of binary black hole mergers detection of neutron star collisions increased interest in gravitational wave research influence on STEM initiatives influence on astrophysics education influence on computational physics influence on data science influence on funding for physics research influence on future observatories influence on international collaborations influence on public engagement with science influence on science education policy influence on science outreach programs new insights into the universe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
LIGO project
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| gptkbp:involves |
data analysis
signal processing gravitational wave astronomy |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:National_Science_Foundation
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hanford,_Washington
gptkb:Livingston,_Louisiana |
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
2002
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physics_2017
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| gptkbp:uses |
advanced technology
two detectors |
| gptkbp:usesTechnology |
laser interferometry
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