Review:
Gravitational Waves
overall review score: 4.5
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Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes in the universe, such as colliding black holes or neutron stars.
Key Features
- Predicted by Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity
- Detected for the first time in 2015 by the LIGO observatories
- Provide a new way to observe the universe and study astrophysical phenomena
Pros
- Revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos
- Confirmed Einstein's predictions about gravity
- Opening up a new era of astronomy
Cons
- Difficult to detect due to their faint signal
- Require expensive and complex equipment to observe