LIGO Scientific Collaboration
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) is a group of scientists focused on the direct detection of gravitational waves, using them to explore the fundamental physics of gravity, and developing the emerging field of gravitational wave science as a tool of astronomical discovery.
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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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Gravitational Waves Explained
LIGO and its partners use spacetime ripples to observe distant collisions involving black holes and neutron stars.
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