Virgo Interferometer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf interferometer
gptkbp:analyzes software packages
gravitational wave astronomy
gptkbp:barrelLength 1064 nm
gptkbp:collaboratedWith gptkb:LIGO
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:European_Gravitational_Observatory
gptkb:LIGO_Scientific_Collaboration
joint research initiatives
gptkbp:collection continuous monitoring
collaboration with data scientists
gptkbp:communityEngagement engagement with local communities
gptkbp:communityPartnerships universities and research institutions
gptkbp:dataUsage open data policy
public data releases
matched filtering
used by researchers worldwide
gptkbp:design large-scale laser interferometer
gptkbp:educationalPrograms training for students
gptkbp:financialPerformance held regularly
first direct detection of gravitational waves
gptkbp:firstAwarded 2017
gptkbp:funding gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:futurePlans further upgrades
gptkbp:historicalResearch exploration of cosmic phenomena
joint_experiments_with_LIGO
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Virgo Interferometer
gptkbp:impact transformative impact on astrophysics
gptkbp:length 3 kilometers
gptkbp:lensType ground-based
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cascina,_Italy
gptkbp:notableEvent GW170817 detection
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:INFN
gptkbp:operationalStatus 2007
active
government grants
gptkbp:partOf global network of gravitational wave detectors
gptkbp:publicAccess outreach programs
gptkbp:publications conference proceedings
gptkbp:purpose detect gravitational waves
gptkbp:recognizes improving over time
gptkbp:reflects 40 kilograms
gptkbp:research international funding sources
gptkbp:researchContribution multi-messenger astronomy
gptkbp:researchField astrophysics
gptkbp:researchFocus black hole mergers
neutron star collisions
gptkbp:researchInterest international collaboration
peer-reviewed articles
significant contributions to science
public lectures and events
advancement of gravitational wave physics
gptkbp:scientificName awards and honors
global scientific community
new detection methods
enhanced sensitivity
gptkbp:sensors gptkb:Michelson_interferometer
10^-23
gptkbp:technology laser interferometry
advancements in laser technology
gptkbp:updates gptkb:Advanced_Virgo