gravitational wave research

Gravitational wave research studies ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events like merging black holes or neutron stars. When these events occur, they send out waves that stretch and squeeze space itself, traveling at the speed of light. Scientists use highly sensitive detectors, such as LIGO and Virgo, to observe these tiny distortions. Detecting gravitational waves opens a new way to observe the universe, allowing us to study phenomena invisible through traditional telescopes and deepen our understanding of gravity and fundamental physics.