Science to ride gravitational waves

November 10, 2005 | Source: BBC News

Scientists hope to finally detect the most elusive of astrophysical phenomena — gravitational waves — in experiments using ultrasensitive laser interferometers, starting in November.

The aim is to gather data continuously for 18 months. In that time, they would expect to see perhaps two events, maybe more, that can be put down to a passing gravitational wave.