When astronomers detected the first long-predicted gravitational waves in 2015, it opened a whole new window into the Universe. Before that, astronomy depended on observations of light in all its wavelengths. We also use light to communicate, mostly radio waves. Could we use gravitational waves to communicate? The idea is intriguing, though beyond our capabilities … Continue reading "Communicating with Gravitational Waves"
  • @Chocrates
    4•9 days ago

    Ooh that is so cool. Wonder if it is another tech that really requires a room temp superconductor

    • @surph_ninja
      1•8 days ago

      Researchers have explored various innovative methods to achieve this, including mechanical resonance and rotational devices, superconducting materials and particle beam collisions, as well as techniques involving high-power lasers and electromagnetic fields.

      If the Ning Li conspiracies are to be believed, supposedly her work prior to leaving for China revealed that superconducting materials were unnecessary.