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To Catch a Black Hole From the Bottom of the Pond: A Memoir

To Catch a Black Hole from the Bottom of the Pond

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"To Catch a Black Hole from the Bottom of the Pond" by Michael R. Smith, Ph D Michael Smith is a history book focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

The author examines the design and construction of LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravity Wave Observatory) detectors at two sites that led to the detection of gravity waves emitted from the merger of two black holes, each one approximately 30 times more massive than our own sun.

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Best For: Readers interested in the personal and technical journey behind major scientific discoveries
Focus: The design and construction of LIGO detectors and their role in detecting gravitational waves
Covers: The development of gravitational wave observatories and the detection of black hole mergers
Why It Matters: It provides insight into the scientific process and technological achievements that enabled the observation of phenomena previously undetectable

"To Catch a Black Hole from the Bottom of the Pond" by Michael R. Smith, Ph D Michael Smith is a history book focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Equipment & Methods

Author: Michael R. Smith, Ph D Michael Smith

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

The author examines the design and construction of LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravity Wave Observatory) detectors at two sites that led to the detection of gravity waves emitted from the merger of two black holes, each one approximately 30 times more massive than our own sun.

AuthorMichael R. Smith, Ph D Michael Smith
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
Published2018-02-20
ISBN-139781976395734
BindingPaperback
Pages492
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsAstronomical instruments
TopicEquipment & Methods

Format: Paperback

Length: 492 pages

Language: English

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