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What does the Universe sound like?

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2026-04-01 v1 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena

Abstract

Unlike electromagnetic telescopes, gravitational-wave (GW) detectors cannot produce pretty pictures, but we can convert GW signals into sound. I compute what the Universe actually sounds like by averaging over 106\sim10^6 synthetic compact binary coalescence events occurring throughout 2026. The result: a soothing, low-frequency rumble, perfect for sleeping, meditation, or contemplating the violent nature of spacetime. This is the Universal harmonyUniversal\ harmony, audio file included!

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@article{arxiv.2603.29996,
  title  = {What does the Universe sound like?},
  author = {Francesco Iacovelli},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.29996},
  year   = {2026}
}

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4 pages, 2 figures. April fool, but I hope you enjoy!