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Evidence for Discovery of Gravitational Radiation

J. Weber
Phys. Rev. Lett. 22, 1320 – Published 16 June 1969
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Abstract

Coincidences have been observed on gravitational-radiation detectors over a base line of about 1000 km at Argonne National Laboratory and at the University of Maryland. The probability that all of these coincidences were accidental is incredibly small. Experiments imply that electromagnetic and seismic effects can be ruled out with a high level of confidence. These data are consistent with the conclusion that the detectors are being excited by gravitational radiation.

  • Received 29 April 1969

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.22.1320

©1969 American Physical Society

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J. Weber

  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742

See Also

A Fleeting Detection of Gravitational Waves

David Lindley
Phys. Rev. Focus 16, 19 (2005)

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Vol. 22, Iss. 24 — 16 June 1969

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