Neutron Star Mountains Would Cause Ripples in Space-Time (IMAGE)

DOE/US Department of Energy

Neutron Star Mountains Would Cause Ripples in Space-Time

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Gravity from mountains on rapidly rotating neutron stars produces ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) searches for such waves.

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Image courtesy of Charles Horowitz

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