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> it is "tuned" for different type of events. Gravity wave detectors are sensitive to ranges of frequencies, just as electromagnetic wave detectors are. For in
by dtgriscom 5y ago
> it is "tuned" for different type of events.
Gravity wave detectors are sensitive to ranges of frequencies, just as electromagnetic wave detectors are. For instance, LIGO is sensitive to gravity waves in the range of 7kHz down to 30Hz. The gravity waves from this merger would be at far lower frequencies/longer wavelengths.