Viewpoint: The First Sounds of Merging Black Holes
arXiv:1602.04476 · doi:10.1103/Physics.9.17
Abstract
Gravitational waves emitted by the merger of two black holes have been detected, setting the course for a new era of observational astrophysics.
APS Physics Viewpoint article on the LIGO gravitational wave detection paper. I would like to dedicate this Viewpoint to the memory of Steve Detweiler. I wish he could celebrate with us. v2: Correction of a statement on tests of general relativity. v3: Minor rephrasing of a sentence. Animations and a better looking pdf file are available at http://physics.aps.org/articles/v9/17