Gravitational waves found again: here’s how they could whisper the universe’s secrets

Woan, G. (2016) Gravitational waves found again: here’s how they could whisper the universe’s secrets. Conversation, 2016, Jun 15.

[img]
Preview
Text
120217.pdf - Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives.

748kB

Publisher's URL: https://theconversation.com/gravitational-waves-found-again-heres-how-they-could-whisper-the-universes-secrets-61056

Abstract

The international team of physicists and astronomers responsible for the discovery of gravitational waves back in February has announced the detection of a second strong signal from the depths of space. It is further confirmation that gravitational waves both exist and tell us a whole new story about how the universe came to be the way it is.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Woan, Professor Graham
Authors: Woan, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Research Centre:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy > Institute for Gravitational Research
Journal Name:Conversation
Publisher:The Conversation
Published Online:15 June 2016
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2016 The Author
First Published:First published in Conversation 2016 15 Jun
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record