New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves (IMAGE)

Imperial College London

New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves

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Simulated black hole mergers in the observable Universe, with projected sensitivities of existing and proposed gravitational wave detectors. The new class of atom-based sensors pioneered in this work (AION/ AEDGE) may help us see Intermediate Mass Black Holes (IMBHs) that played a pivotal role in our galaxy’s formation

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Dr Thomas Walker, Dr Charles Baynham, Dr Thomas Walker, Dr Elizabeth Pasatembou, Dr Charles Baynham, Imperial College London

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