News: gravitational waves
First detection of a collision between a neutron star and a black hole
A team of international scientists including experts from the University of Adelaide has revealed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe. They have detected the death spiral and merger of the two of the most extreme objects in the Universe, a neutron star and a black hole.
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Insights into continuous waves from neutron stars
Australian Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) team, which includes scientists from the University of Adelaide, are close to detecting a new type of gravitational wave, which could provide insights into one of the strangest things in the Universe.
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PM’s Science Prize 2020 winner: Professor Peter Veitch
University of Adelaide’s Professor Peter Veitch is among four scientists who together have been awarded the country’s most prestigious award in scientific research, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
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First ever detection of monster black hole collision
University of Adelaide researchers are part of a team of scientists who have observed the biggest black hole merger so far detected.
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Esteemed gravitational wave scientist appointed head of School of Physical Sciences
An internationally esteemed scientist who helped detect gravitational waves produced by the merger of two black holes has been appointed the University of Adelaide’s Head of School for Physical Sciences.
Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors
Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.
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New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the Sun
University of Adelaide physics researchers have been involved in new collaborative study which has revealed a possible collision of two neutron stars.
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