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English: Simplified operation of a gravitational wave observatory
Figure 1: A beamsplitter (green line) splits coherent light (from the white box) into two beams which reflect off the mirrors (cyan oblongs); only one outgoing and reflected beam in each arm is shown, and separated for clarity. The reflected beams recombine and an interference pattern is detected (purple circle). Figure 2: A gravitational wave (yellow) passing over the left arm changes its length and, thus, the interference pattern. |
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Short title | Gravitational wave observatory principle |
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Image title | Simplified illustration of the operating principle of a gravitational wave observatory by CMG Lee. Figure 1: Coherent light emitted (white rectangle) is divided by a beamsplitter (green line) into two arms which reflect off the mirrors (the outgoing and return beam are shown separate for clarity); they recombine and an interference pattern is detected (purple circle). Figure 2: A gravitational wave passing over the horizontal arm lengthens it, changing the interference pattern detected. |
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