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A new gravitational wave detector is almost ready to join the search

Japan’s KAGRA experiment tests new techniques for spotting ripples in spacetime

KAGRA experiment

DEEP AND COLD  Chilled mirrors and an underground hideout (shown) should help the KAGRA experiment in its upcoming search for gravitational waves.

ICRR, Univ. of Tokyo

By Emily Conover

- More than 2 years ago

In the quest for better gravitational wave detectors, scientists are going cold.