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Current and future status of gravitational wave astronomy - gravitational wave facilities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2006

Sheila Rowan
Sheila Rowan*
Affiliation:
SUPA, Institute for Gravitational Research, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK email: s.rowan@physics.gla.ac.uk
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Abstract

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Currently a network of interferometric gravitational wave detectors is in operation around the globe, in parallel with existing acoustic bar-type detectors. Searches are underway aimed at the first direct detection of gravitational radiation from astrophysical sources. This paper briefly summarizes the current status of operating gravitational wave facilities, plans for future detector upgrades, and the status of the planned space-based gravitational wave detector LISA.

Keywords

gravitational waves
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 2 , Highlights of Astronomy 14: Highlights of Astronomy , August 2006 , pp. 526 - 527
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2007

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