What are gravitational waves, and what cosmic events can cause them?
NASA | Atomic Interferometry

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Magnetic fields generated by planets
Sound waves traveling through space
Light waves emitted by stars
Ripples in space-time caused by the merger of two black holes
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Why is gravitational-wave detection important for cosmology?
It helps us understand the formation of the solar system
It allows us to look further back in time, enhancing our knowledge of the Big Bang
It predicts weather patterns on Earth
It measures the speed of light in a vacuum
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What was a major limitation of previous optical interferometry missions?
They were very expensive
They required constant maintenance
They were too small to detect gravitational waves
They could only be used in space
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How does atom interferometry achieve its high precision?
By blasting rubidium atoms with lasers to super chill them
By measuring the speed of light
By using sound waves to measure distances
By using magnetic fields to align atoms
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What are some potential applications of atom interferometry beyond astrophysics?
Generating electricity
Tracking speed and orientation changes
Communicating with extraterrestrial life
Predicting weather patterns
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