A new concept for energy transfer between gravitational waves and light. When massive cosmic objects such as black holes merge or neutron stars crash into one another, they can produce gravitational ...

FROSTI is a new adaptive optics system that precisely corrects distortions in LIGO’s mirrors caused by extreme laser power. By using custom thermal patterns, it preserves mirror shape without ...

Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer. Out ...

Efforts to understand the universe could get a boost from an AI developed by Google DeepMind. The algorithm, which can reduce unwanted noise by up to 100 times, could allow the Laser Interferometer ...

The relentless pursuit of higher precision in semiconductor lithography and atomic-scale manufacturing demands measurement systems capable of sub-nanometer accuracy, multi-axis capability, and robust ...

Learn how to design and craft your own custom laser-cut sign using the Creality Falcon A1. This step-by-step laser tutorial will guide you through the entire process, from setup to the perfect ...

LIGO Hanford detected record-setting black hole merger, challenging current knowledge. Merged black holes spun near general relativity’s limit, baffling scientists. Funding cuts threaten U.S.

The 2026 budget request states that NSF will operate only one of the two LIGO sites, drastically reducing its cosmic listening ability. Reading time 3 minutes Nearly 10 years ago, scientists observed ...

Learn how to create stunning glass engravings using a diode laser with this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for adding personalized designs to glassware with precision and ease! #GlassEngraving ...