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Ripples of Time and Space - LIGO

LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory) is a scientific facility dedicated to detecting…

Ripples of Time and Space - LIGO — Aerospace & Astronomy exhibit for science museums
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CategoryAerospace & Astronomy
Standard sizeCustom size
SupplySingle unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead timeStandard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty1 year, structure and control
DocumentsSpecification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

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01 / Overview

LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory) is a scientific facility dedicated to detecting gravitational waves, capturing spatiotemporal ripples in the universe through laser interferometers.

02 / How visitors use it

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

Gravitational waves are a type of matter wave generated by the intense motion and change of matter and energy. LIGO is an international observatory used for detecting gravitational waves. LIGO uses lasers to measure the impact of gravitational waves on two interferometers located far away from Earth. After passing through two interferometers, the laser's rays interfere with each other, resulting in an interference pattern. The core equipment of LIGO is a Michelson laser interferometer. It consists of laser, beam splitter, mirror, and photoelectric cell. By utilizing the interference effect of light waves, gravitational waves cause small changes in arm length that are converted into changes in light intensity measured by phototubes, providing us with the observation data we need.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.

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