How is LIGO funded?

How is LIGO funded?

LIGO is funded by NSF and operated by Caltech and MIT, which conceived of LIGO and led the Initial and Advanced LIGO projects.

How many LIGO are there in the world?

A Nation-Wide Research Facility Although it is considered one observatory, LIGO comprises four facilities across the United States: two gravitational wave detectors (the interferometers) and two university research centers.

Is LIGO still operating?

LIGO resumes work in 2023 and will catch gravitational wave signals fainter than ever. The gravitational wave detector will be able to spot neutron star mergers as distant as 620 million light-years away.

Is LIGO open to the public?

LIGO tours are suitable for all ages. The talks are appropriate for visitors aged 12 and up, but all ages are welcome.

Who runs LIGO?

The design and construction of LIGO was carried out by a team of scientists, engineers, and staff at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and collaborators from over 80 scientific institutions world-wide that are members of the LIGO Scientific …

Who invented LIGO?

The very idea for LIGO came to Rainer Weiss in the early 1970’s when, as associate professor of physics at MIT, he had to find a way to explain gravitational waves (a prediction of general relativity) to his students.

Can you visit LIGO in Louisiana?

At LIGO get inspired! Located in Livingston, Louisiana the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory allows you to explore the inner scientist in you with themed LIGO science topics and hands-on-activities, tour the facility and talk with a LIGO Scientist or science specialist.

Why are there two locations for LIGO?

Twin Detectors LIGO was designed with two detectors so far apart for good reason. LIGO’s detectors are so sensitive that they can ‘feel’ the tiniest vibrations on the Earth from sources very nearby to sources hundreds or thousands of miles away.

Is LIGO India operational?

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) is scheduled to begin its fourth run of operations in March 2023 after over two years of maintenance work and upgrades.

How do I contact LIGO?

If you still can’t locate someone, call LIGO Information Desk at (626) 395-2129.