LIGO Scientific Collaboration

The LIGO Scientific Collaboration is a global team of scientists working together to detect and study gravitational waves—ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events like colliding black holes or neutron stars. Using highly sensitive detectors located in the United States, they measure tiny disturbances in spacetime to expand our understanding of the universe. The collaboration combines expertise from physics, engineering, and data analysis, sharing their findings openly to advance gravitational wave astronomy and explore fundamental questions about the nature of the universe.