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AI Breakthrough Boosts Gravitational Wave Detection by LIGO

9/5/2025

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Google DeepMind and LIGO created Deep Loop Shaping, an AI tool to enhance gravitational wave detection.
The AI reduces noise in LIGO's feedback system by 30 to 100 times, stabilizing mirrors.
This advancement may enable detection of larger black holes and improve LIGO's performance in Louisiana and Washington.
Future tests will extend duration and may involve LIGO-India.
Researchers plan to apply this technology across engineering fields, including aerospace and robotics.

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Story summary

Google DeepMind and LIGO created Deep Loop Shaping, an AI tool to enhance gravitational wave detection.
The AI reduces noise in LIGO's feedback system by 30 to 100 times, stabilizing mirrors.
This advancement may enable detection of larger black holes and improve LIGO's performance in Louisiana and Washington.
Future tests will extend duration and may involve LIGO-India.
Researchers plan to apply this technology across engineering fields, including aerospace and robotics.