Physics, abstract
physics/0507133

From: Dimi Chakalov [view email]
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:59:24 GMT   (196kb)

Are Gravitational Waves Directly Observable?

We take for granted that Gravitational Waves (GWs) exist, but examine critically the possibility for their direct observation with ground and space-based laser interferometers. It is argued that the detection of GWs can, at least theoretically, be achieved iff three requirements are met en bloc. Alternatively, a hypothetical case related to the so-called dark energy would render the task impossible in principle. The discussion is kept at conceptual level, to make it accessible to the general audience.

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