LIGO

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) consists of two widely separated installations within the United States.
5 results

Constructive interference: CERN and gravitational waves

CERN scientists welcomed the LIGO/Virgo gravitational waves community to look for synergies for future technologies

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Physics
04 September, 2017

Webcast: Gravitational waves give new window to cosmos

David Reitze, Director of LIGO, will speak at CERN on how the observation of gravitational waves changes our understanding of the universe

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Physics
29 August, 2017

A new type of coating to chase the clouds away

In this week's Bulletin find out how the amorphous carbon coating can be a solution to address the electron cloud issue in view of the HL-LHC upgrade

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At CERN
26 February, 2016

The discovery uncovered

In this week's Bulletin find out how the LIGO and Virgo collaborations announce the direct detection of gravitational waves

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At CERN
15 February, 2016
At CERN
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15 February, 2016

CERN congratulates the discoverers of gravitational waves

Congratulations to LIGO and Virgo for the first ever direct detection of gravitational waves

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Physics
11 February, 2016