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UC Riverside Team Enhances Gravitational-Wave Detection Technology

2/14/2025

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A groundbreaking team at UC Riverside, led by Jonathan Richardson, has unveiled innovative optical technology that boosts gravitational-wave detection capabilities at observatories like LIGO. This enhancement allows for increased laser power, paving the way for future upgrades and the ambitious Cosmic Explorer project, ultimately enriching our grasp of the universe's expansion and the mysteries of black holes.

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A groundbreaking team at UC Riverside, led by Jonathan Richardson, has unveiled innovative optical technology that boosts gravitational-wave detection capabilities at observatories like LIGO. This enhancement allows for increased laser power, paving the way for future upgrades and the ambitious Cosmic Explorer project, ultimately enriching our grasp of the universe's expansion and the mysteries of black holes.