Detecting Gravitational Waves

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What are gravitational waves and how did LIGO detect them? We take a close look at space-time to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What are gravitational waves and how did LIGO detect them? We take a close look at space-time to find out.

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