An Overview of Gravitational Waves
Keywords:
Gravitational Waves, LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory), Space Objects, UniverseAbstract
This article primarily revolves around gravitational waves. Recently, a lot of scientific possibilities in this subject have been discovered. Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a laboratory thatrecognizes gravitational waves. It is one of the largest laboratory dedicated to studying gravitational waves. The data collected by LIGO also provides knowledge in subjects like relativity, cosmology, gravitation, particle physics, nuclear physics, and nature astronomy. Gravitational waves and their properties are unknown to the human race and exploring them will provide additional ways to know more about the Universe.
How to cite this article:
Vashisht R. An Overview of Gravitational Waves. J Adv Res Aero Space Sci 2020; 7(3&4): 1-3.
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