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Originally Posted by xelasnave
Why is the signal so short. The merger of objects of the masses involved shows up for only a split second if I read correctly.
I expect the answer can be found using GR but can anyone give an explanation.
Well having found GWs can they conclude GR has delivered its prediction and so stop spending money on GWs and channel funds to something even more exciting.
What benefits will acrue by pursuing GW research or having absolutely established GWs exist where does that take us.
Congratulations to those involved.
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a novel way of "observing" the universe is potentially possible now.
A gravitational wave scope/detector
it may be able to detect objects and/or phenomena that are currently not understood or observable in any way.
very exciting times ahead if GW detectors and methods can be constructed with enhanced sensitivity and accuracy.
The scientific community should take one big theoretical/experimental bow today - it's the way science should function in this pathetically corporatised and casino stock market world. Scientists and decision makers should exhibit courage and imagination when performing their professional duties otherwise the stench of their pathetic craft will remain
