This time it seems they nailed it for real: gravitational waves - Page 2

Platapus · 02-11-16, 05:24 PM

I hope that once the European observatory is complete that we get a chance at replicating this experiment.

The bad news is that we may not have another such event for a long long time.

vienna · 02-11-16, 05:25 PM

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vienna · 02-11-16, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

...The bad news is that we may not have another such event for a long long time.

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u crank · 02-11-16, 07:22 PM

When gravity waves I usually wave back.

Torplexed · 02-11-16, 07:56 PM

It's rather amazing what they've managed to glean from just one event.

- Full confirmation of the existence of gravitational waves
- Existence of binary black holes
- Strong upper limit on the mass of the Graviton
- Black holes in a peculiar mass range - these are quite heavy for stellar mass black holes.

Now, if only they could find a way to block them negative waves.

Gargamel · 02-12-16, 12:04 AM

Yay Science!

ivanov.ruslan · 02-12-16, 01:34 AM

I was interested to learn recently that Einstein assists Dr Hermann Anschutz in his work They were actually friends

Jimbuna · 02-12-16, 06:56 AM

Interesting to see what, if any further developments are discovered as a result.

Jimbuna · 02-12-16, 06:59 AM

In the meantime....

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Ground controllers say it is time to give up hope of ever hearing again from the comet lander Philae.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35559503

Oberon · 02-12-16, 07:24 AM

If the Theory of General Relativity is on its way to being accepted as fact (obviously more observations will be required, which is a PITA since binary black holes aren't exactly a common occurance) then it perhaps gives some hope to the Alcubierre drive theory.

ivanov.ruslan · 02-12-16, 07:51 AM

I mean the development of a gyroscope

Commander Wallace · 02-12-16, 08:38 AM

The more I read of this, the more fascinating it becomes. I found a great article on the waves from Binary black holes this morning.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ove-him-right/

It just amazes me Einstein understood such a complex concept as the theory of relativity and related phenomena before anyone even had a concept or idea of what that was.

Theoretical Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku in conjunction with Scientist Duncan Brown spoke on a CBSN broadcast to explain what it all means.

http://mkaku.org/

Renowned Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson spoke at Columbia University shortly after the gravitational waves were detected .

http://anewdomain.net/2016/02/11/nei...ers-raw-video/

Skybird · 02-12-16, 10:27 AM

The mega-big news of this theory confirmation is that so far observing astronomy almost exclusively depends on observations in the electromagnetic spectrum. You now add a complete new "sense" to the possibilities of astronomers, its as if a person born blind and so far only listening into the world with his ears, suddenly gets fully operational eyes and visual eyesight, so to speak.

You can bet this will make a dramatic change to the way in which this person "sees" and approaches the world - both that of his present and that of the future. Gravitational waves becoming observable now and the theory behind it confirmed, will drastically change the way in which man sees the cosmos, you can bet your life on that. Even possible, even likely, that still far away future technologies will come from this that would have been impossible to invent if being limited to the cosmological theory basing on electromagnetic waves exclusively.

This shows why theoretical sciences and basic research are so important and fundamental. Economists and businesses are wrong if demanding to fund only projects that will turn into a product and fiscal profits within a forseeable amount of time. It also shows why it is wrong to cut down sciences at German schools more and more and focus exclusively on social competences (or illusions about them) and job-relevant tool-like pieces of information and skill. I hate what they are doing to German public schooling, it is a disaster unfolding in slow motion and showing its destructive effects with a time delay only.

Aktungbby · 02-12-16, 11:32 AM

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It's amazing that when we first turned on our detectors, the Universe was ready and waiting to say 'hello'," the Glasgow University scientist told the BBC.

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

It just amazes me Einstein understood such a complex concept as the theory of relativity and related phenomena before anyone even had a concept or idea of what that was.

IT"S A 'WEGIAN thing!??!!

A billion years ago and light years away...how about 17 years ago and 93,000,000 miles away and we still don't know why but sumpthin' said 'hullo'! http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/1999/ast13dec99_1/

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From May 10-12, 1999, the solar wind that blows constantly from the Sun virtually disappeared -- the most drastic and longest-lasting decrease ever observed.

Really not good if your into (unreliable) solar wind sail propulsion interplanetary travel...and U R suddenly 'becalmed';

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_wind

Platapus · 02-12-16, 04:05 PM

Even though it is a comic, this particular one has a pretty good explanation of what happened, in human understandable terms

http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1853

02-11-16, 05:24 PM	#16
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,377 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I hope that once the European observatory is complete that we get a chance at replicating this experiment. The bad news is that we may not have another such event for a long long time. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,746 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	When gravity waves I usually wave back. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

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Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yay Science! __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Interesting to see what, if any further developments are discovered as a result. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It's rather amazing what they've managed to glean from just one event. - Full confirmation of the existence of gravitational waves - Existence of binary black holes - Strong upper limit on the mass of the Graviton - Black holes in a peculiar mass range - these are quite heavy for stellar mass black holes. Now, if only they could find a way to block them negative waves.

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ivanov.ruslan The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pleven,BG Posts: 1,577 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 0	I was interested to learn recently that Einstein assists Dr Hermann Anschutz in his work They were actually friends

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	If the Theory of General Relativity is on its way to being accepted as fact (obviously more observations will be required, which is a PITA since binary black holes aren't exactly a common occurance) then it perhaps gives some hope to the Alcubierre drive theory.

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ivanov.ruslan The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pleven,BG Posts: 1,577 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 0	I mean the development of a gyroscope

02-12-16, 08:38 AM	#27
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,307 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	The more I read of this, the more fascinating it becomes. I found a great article on the waves from Binary black holes this morning. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ove-him-right/ It just amazes me Einstein understood such a complex concept as the theory of relativity and related phenomena before anyone even had a concept or idea of what that was. Theoretical Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku in conjunction with Scientist Duncan Brown spoke on a CBSN broadcast to explain what it all means. http://mkaku.org/ Renowned Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson spoke at Columbia University shortly after the gravitational waves were detected . http://anewdomain.net/2016/02/11/nei...ers-raw-video/ Last edited by Commander Wallace; 02-12-16 at 11:26 AM.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The mega-big news of this theory confirmation is that so far observing astronomy almost exclusively depends on observations in the electromagnetic spectrum. You now add a complete new "sense" to the possibilities of astronomers, its as if a person born blind and so far only listening into the world with his ears, suddenly gets fully operational eyes and visual eyesight, so to speak. You can bet this will make a dramatic change to the way in which this person "sees" and approaches the world - both that of his present and that of the future. Gravitational waves becoming observable now and the theory behind it confirmed, will drastically change the way in which man sees the cosmos, you can bet your life on that. Even possible, even likely, that still far away future technologies will come from this that would have been impossible to invent if being limited to the cosmological theory basing on electromagnetic waves exclusively. This shows why theoretical sciences and basic research are so important and fundamental. Economists and businesses are wrong if demanding to fund only projects that will turn into a product and fiscal profits within a forseeable amount of time. It also shows why it is wrong to cut down sciences at German schools more and more and focus exclusively on social competences (or illusions about them) and job-relevant tool-like pieces of information and skill. I hate what they are doing to German public schooling, it is a disaster unfolding in slow motion and showing its destructive effects with a time delay only. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-12-16, 04:05 PM	#30
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,377 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Even though it is a comic, this particular one has a pretty good explanation of what happened, in human understandable terms http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1853 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.