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Using pulsars to detect gravitational waves can only detect gravitational waves at certain wavelengths. (Kind of like a radio dish being able to pick up radio w
by spartanatreyu 5y ago
Using pulsars to detect gravitational waves can only detect gravitational waves at certain wavelengths. (Kind of like a radio dish being able to pick up radio waves, but not the visible spectrum like a camera)
We will need gravitational detectors of different lengths to detect and observe the broad spectrum of gravitational waves.