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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Galaxy-Sized Gravitational Wave Detector Reveals ‘Hot Spot’ of Activity : ScienceAlert
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Galaxy-Sized Gravitational Wave Detector Reveals ‘Hot Spot’ of Activity : ScienceAlert

Last updated: December 3, 2024 7:19 pm
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Using the most extensive gravitational wave detector ever constructed, scientists have now confirmed previous reports indicating that the very fabric of the Universe is in a constant state of vibration. This background hum is believed to be the result of collisions between the massive black holes that inhabit the centers of galaxies.

The findings from this detector, which comprises a network of rapidly rotating neutron stars scattered throughout the galaxy, suggest that the ‘gravitational wave background’ may be more pronounced than previously thought. Furthermore, researchers have generated the most detailed maps to date of gravitational waves throughout the sky, uncovering a notable ‘hot spot’ of activity in the Southern Hemisphere.

Published today in three papers in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, our research delves into the intricate nature of gravitational waves and their impact on the cosmic landscape. Gravitational waves are disturbances in the spacetime continuum caused by the movement or collision of incredibly dense and massive celestial bodies.

The most massive objects in the Universe, such as black holes, emit these waves as they interact with each other. By observing the behavior of specific types of stars, particularly pulsars, astronomers can detect these gravitational waves on a galactic scale. Pulsars, which are compact stars predominantly composed of neutrons, serve as critical markers for identifying the presence of gravitational waves.

The merger of galaxies triggers the spiraling movement of black holes towards each other, emitting slow yet powerful gravitational waves in the process. Pulsars, with their rapid rotation and precise radiation emissions, provide valuable insight into the gravitational wave patterns affecting Earth and the surrounding cosmos.

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Utilizing the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, part of the MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array, researchers have been closely monitoring a group of 83 pulsars for several years. This extensive observation has revealed a distinctive pattern associated with the gravitational wave background, indicating a more potent influence than initially anticipated.

The enhanced sensitivity of the MeerKAT telescope has allowed for the creation of highly detailed maps of the gravitational wave background, unveiling a peculiar concentration of activity in the Southern Hemisphere. This anomaly aligns with the hypothesis of a background primarily driven by supermassive black holes, although further analysis is required to confirm its validity.

As we continue to refine our understanding of the cosmic architecture and trace the origins of gravitational wave signals, collaborations with international research groups under the International Pulsar Timing Array are underway. By combining data from various sources, we aim to validate our discoveries and unravel the mysteries of the Universe’s vibrational essence.

Contributed by Matthew Miles, Postdoctoral Researcher in Astrophysics at Swinburne University of Technology, and Rowina Nathan, Astrophysicist at Monash University.

This article has been republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. To access the original article, please visit the provided link.

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