Astrophysicists have detected long-period gravitational waves using data from 68 pulsars, as reported by NANOGrav.…
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NANOGrav, or the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves, is a collaboration aimed at detecting and studying gravitational waves using a collection of precisely timed pulsars. Established in 2007, NANOGrav utilizes radio telescopes across North America to monitor the signals from these pulsars, which are highly magnetized, rotating neutron stars emitting beams of electromagnetic radiation. By precisely measuring the timing of these pulsar signals, NANOGrav seeks to identify the influence of gravitational waves—ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events like the merging of supermassive black holes. This method, known as pulsar timing arrays, is sensitive to gravitational waves at much lower frequencies than those detectable by projects like LIGO. NANOGrav’s research not only helps in understanding gravitational waves but also contributes to broader astrophysical studies regarding galaxy formation and the behavior of matter in extreme environments.
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