1. gravitational wave - Noun
2. gravitational wave - Adjective
(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.
(dated, proscribed) A gravity wave.
gravitational-wave
attributive form of gravitational wave
gravitational-wave (plural gravitational-waves)
Alternative form of gravitational wave
gravitational-wave
An enormous amount of energy was lost in the collision in the form of a gravitational wave, a wave in space that travels at the speed of light. Source: Internet
A gravitational wave signal lasting 0.1 second emanated when black holes weighing 85 times and 66 times of solar mass, respectively, collided in a binary system. Source: Internet
All it took was a single email alert to send the world's astronomers searching for the source of the latest gravitational wave detected. Source: Internet
LIGO is gravitational-wave detectors in Louisiana and Washington while the Virgo detector is in Italy. Source: Internet
However, a simulation study included in the paper describing this discovery, shows that even though GW190521 is an extreme example of gravitational wave signal, the present GstLAL algorithm is capable of detecting signals similar to it. Source: Internet
“The involvement of the Etelman Observatory in this international research effort builds on our traditional strength in astrophysics research and is solidifying UVI as a key contributor to the study of gravitational wave sources,” said David Morris, Ph. Source: Internet