Gravitational Radiation -- A New Window Onto the Universe
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-09-25 v1
Abstract
A summary is given of the current status and plans for gravitational-wave searches at all plausible wavelengths, from the size of the observable universe to a few kilometers. The anticipated scientific payoff from these searches is described, including expectations for detailed studies of black holes and neutron stars, high-accuracy tests of general relativity, and hopes for the discovery of exotic new kinds of objects.
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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9704042,
title = {Gravitational Radiation -- A New Window Onto the Universe},
author = {Kip S. Thorne},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9704042},
year = {2009}
}
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Latex file, 28 pages with 7 figures inserted via \special commands