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Gravitational waves drive new field of astronomy

Gravitational waves drive new field of astronomy

Update: 2017-06-01

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The discovery that gravitational waves exist proves part of Einstein's theory of relativity and opens a whole new field of astronomy. But why should you care? Northwestern astrophysicists Vicky Kalogera and Shane Larson and engineer Selim Shahriar explain how this fundamental science could impact your daily life.

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Gravitational waves drive new field of astronomy

Gravitational waves drive new field of astronomy

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