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Gravitational Waves: A Historic Moment

Gravitational Waves: A Historic Moment

02.11.2016

In order to discover gravitational waves, detectors must be able to distinguish movements as small as one billionth the size of an atom. This major feat of sensitivity has been accomplished and opens a new era of astronomy.

About this video
Original title:
Detecting gravitational waves
Production year:
2016
Length:
5 min 54
Director:
Nicolas Baker
Producer:
CNRS Images