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  • Photo of Stephan Fairhurst, Professor at Cardiff University.

    LSC Welcomes New Spokesperson

    The LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) is thrilled to announce that Professor Stephen Fairhurst of Cardiff University has been elected as the LSC’s new Spokesperson.  This is a significant milestone in the LSC’s 28-year history, as it marks the first time that a Spokesperson has been elected from an institution outside of the United States. This… Read More

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