Breakthrough: Scientists detect gravitational waves, just as Einstein predicted 100 years ago
In an announcement that electrified the world of astronomy, scientists said Thursday that they have finally detected gravitational waves, the ripples in the fabric of space-time that Einstein predicted a century ago.
Scientists likened the breakthrough to the moment Galileo took up a telescope to look at the planets.
The discovery of these waves, created by violent collisions in the universe, excites astronomers because it opens the door to a new way of observing the cosmos. For them, it's like turning a silent movie into a talkie because these waves are the soundtrack of the cosmos.
"Until this moment, we had our eyes on the sky and we couldn't hear the music," said Columbia University astrophysicist Szabolcs Marka, a member of the discovery team. "The skies will never be the same."
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"Until This Moment, We Had Our Eyes On The Sky And We Couldn't Hear The Music," Said Columbia University Astrophysicist Szabolcs Marka, A Member Of The Discovery Team. "The Skies Will Never Be The Same."
I hope they have fun.
Very cool. The beginning of gravitics research.
Damn Larry...
You beat me to this. I have a neat video to explain this. Can I add it to the body of your seed?
Gravity waves are just standard waves brought about by gravity in a liquid medium . Gravitational waves are only due to the general theory of relativity . They are what has just been discovered ...
Actually, they make a sound, Petey. That is what the big deal is about.
You can't hear sound in space as far as I know . Are you saying otherwise ?