Understanding LIGO
To grasp the significance of LIGO, one must first understand its mission: detecting gravitational waves predicted by Einstein. These waves, originating from massive cosmic events like black hole mergers, are incredibly faint by the time they reach Earth. The challenge lies in filtering out local noise, such as nearby vehicles or people, while utilizing advanced laser technology across two observatories to achieve unprecedented measurement accuracy.In this clip
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