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Gravitational Wave Astrophysics

Use electromagnetic and gravitational wave observatories and develop radio instrumentation and cutting- edge algorithms to enhance understanding of gravitational wave sources, radio transients, and pulsars.

GWA Research

West Virginia provides an ideal environment for gravitational wave astrophysics research.

Gravitational Wave Astrophysics

The Gravitational Wave Astrophysics (GWA) research team utilizes West Virginia's unique Green Bank Observatory to enhance the state's role in the worldwide effort to directly detect and characterize gravitational waves.

This research could lead to studies ranging from early universe cosmology to formation and evolution of galaxies to populations of compact objects in the local universe to tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity.

GWAC Faculty with Greenbank satellite in rear

Advancing three forefront gravitational wave astrophysics research foci by developing tools and building infrastructure in:

  1. Gravitational Wave Detection and Algorithm Development
  2. Gravitational Wave Signals and Populations
  3. Pulsar Timing Array Development

GWA Track 1