LIGO

(Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory ; LIGO

(Observatory) ; LIGO Lab)

started 1984

LIGO’s mission is to open the field of gravitational-wave astrophysics through the direct detection of gravitational waves. 1984: Founded as Caltech/MT project. 1999: LIGO inauguration ceremony.

Articles from CaltechAUTHORS

  1. oxide thin-film coatings for charge mitigation in future gravitational wave detectors](https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20120302-112818691); Classical and Quantum Gravity; Vol. 29; No. 3; Art. No. 035002; 10.1088/0264-9381/29/3/035002