The University of Florida was awarded a $719,999 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct searches for gravitational wave transients from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant was awarded under the NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), which supports progress in these scientific fields and enhances understanding of major problems facing the nation.
Specifically, the University will use the funding to analyze data for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and its upcoming upgrade called Advanced LIGO+ in order to detect gravitational wave transients. Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity. Detecting them will yield new insights about cataclysmic events in the universe such as collisions of black holes and neutron stars. The University is well-positioned to perform this work through its Division of Sponsored Research in Gainesville, Florida.
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