Waves in Space-Time

Waves in space-time are ripples caused by massive objects accelerating or changing motion, similar to how a stone creates ripples in a pond. When things like merging black holes or neutron stars move suddenly, they disturb the fabric of space and time, producing gravitational waves. These waves travel outward at the speed of light, carrying information about the events that created them. Detecting these waves allows scientists to observe cosmic phenomena that are otherwise invisible, providing new insights into the universe’s most energetic and mysterious processes.