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Record 1 2022-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
CONT

A gravitational wave is an invisible (yet incredibly fast) ripple in space. Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light (186,000 miles per second). These waves squeeze and stretch anything in their path as they pass by.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale
CONT

Les ondes gravitationnelles sont des ondes se propageant dans le tissu élastique de l'espace-temps dont les déformations et la courbure sont gouvernées par les équations de la relativité générale. Elles se propagent à la vitesse de la lumière en transportant de l'énergie.

Spanish

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