The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in the Maharashtra district of Hingoli has received final sanction from India. The facility will contribute to the worldwide initiative to detect and analyse gravitational waves.
LIGO-India Information
- LIGO-India will be the fifth and potentially last link in this multinational network of gravitational wave observatories.
- Because the equipment is so sensitive, it can readily be influenced by occurrences such as earthquakes, landslides, or even truck movement, resulting in a misleading reading.
- To revalidate the signals, additional observatories are required.
- India’s participation in LIGO is critical for demonstrating its intent and aptitude to carry out complicated science projects on its own.
Significance
- The detection and study of gravitational waves may aid in understanding the structure of the cosmos, the origin of the universe, and the operation of black holes.
- The LIGO project also has significant implications for India’s research and technological sectors.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/ligo-india-global-network-labs-study-gravitational-waves-8545293/