Scientists to provide update on the search for Gravitational Waves with LIGO

The media and public are invited to join WSU physicists this Thursday at 11 a.m. in Webster Hall Rm. 17 for a presentation on the latest progress in the search for gravitational waves – or ripples in the fabric of spacetime – using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO).

Gravitational waves were predicted to exist by Einstein almost 100 years ago but have not been detected directly yet.

Following a brief video stream presentation by NSF researchers in Washington, D.C., WSU members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration will discuss their contributions to the ongoing effort to detect gravitational waves. Members include Sukanta Bose, professor, Nairwita Mazumder, postdoctoral researcher, Bernard Hall, graduate student, and Ryan Magee (former graduate student), all from Physics and Astronomy. They will be joined by WSU theoretical physicist Matt Duez and other faculty experts for the presentation.

LIGO is the world’s largest gravitational wave observatory and a cutting edge physics experiment. Comprised of two enormous laser interferometers, located in Hanford, Wash., and Livingston, La., LIGO exploits the physical properties of light and space to detect and understand the origins of gravitational waves.

Coffee and refreshments will be served.

When: Thursday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m.

Where: Webster Hall Rm. 17

Contacts:    Sukanta Bose (sukantabose@gmail.com) or Nairwita Mazumder (nairwita.mazumder@wsu.edu)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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