Gravitational Radiation -- A New Window Onto the Universe
Kip S. Thorne (California Institute of Technology)
TL;DR
This paper reviews the current state and future plans for gravitational-wave detection across various wavelengths, highlighting potential scientific breakthroughs in astrophysics and fundamental physics.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of gravitational-wave search strategies, scientific goals, and expected discoveries across a broad spectrum of wavelengths.
Findings
Outline of current gravitational-wave search efforts
Expected insights into black holes and neutron stars
Potential for testing general relativity and discovering new objects
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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Taxonomy
TopicsCosmology and Gravitation Theories · Relativity and Gravitational Theory