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Breaking Ground on the Quantum World
06/27/2023

Breaking Ground on the Quantum World

Ann Motrunich
A new interdisciplinary laboratory will probe the nature of space and time.
A duotoned green montage includes quantum physics experimental equipment, images related to fundamental physics and astrophysics, and a preliminary building concept.
Physicists to Listen Closely to Black Holes Ring
05/25/2023

Physicists to Listen Closely to Black Holes Ring

Whitney Clavin
New methods will allow for better tests of Einstein’s general theory of relativity using LIGO data.
Artwork of a ringing black hole
LIGO Ready to Explore Secrets of the Universe
05/24/2023

LIGO Ready to Explore Secrets of the Universe

Global network of gravitational-wave detectors starts next observing run
aerial photo of the LIGO facility in Livingston, Lousiana
At the Edge of Physics
04/21/2023

At the Edge of Physics

Whitney Clavin
New professor Lee McCuller is making quantum measurements even more precise.
Lee McCuller
India Approves Construction of Its Own LIGO
04/17/2023

India Approves Construction of Its Own LIGO

Whitney Clavin
LIGO-India will greatly improve the localization of sources of gravitational waves.
A rendering of the LIGO India site in the state of Maharashtra.
Can Cosmic Collisions Be Predicted Before They Happen?
03/10/2023

Can Cosmic Collisions Be Predicted Before They Happen?

Whitney Clavin
LIGO researchers are developing early-warning software to nab neutron-star mergers more quickly .
Artwork of colliding neutron stars
LIGO Hanford's New 13,000-Square-Foot Educational Center is Open
06/07/2022

LIGO Hanford's New 13,000-Square-Foot Educational Center is Open

Whitney Clavin
Funded by $8.1-million in grants from the state of Washington, The LIGO Exploration Center aims to inspire curiosity in people of all backgrounds and ages.
Picture of Amber trunk cutting the blue ribbon in front of the LIGO Exploration Center.
Ginsburgs Give to Create New Quantum Center and Building at Caltech
01/14/2022

Ginsburgs Give to Create New Quantum Center and Building at Caltech

Ann Motrunich
The center will unite researchers exploring quantum systems and their potential uses.
Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg
2021: Year in Review
12/15/2021

2021: Year in Review

Kathy Svitil
A look back at the Institute news of 2021.
A collage of science images
New Quantum Measurement Center Launched by Sherman Fairchild Foundation Grant
12/06/2021

New Quantum Measurement Center Launched by Sherman Fairchild Foundation Grant

Ann Motrunich
A new grant enables construction of laboratories at Caltech that will integrate gravitational-wave science and quantum precision measurement.
tabletop optics in a laboratory
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