Pushing the frontiers of gravitational wave science: from technology to astrophysics

对爱因斯坦难以捉摸的引力波的直接探测不仅将证实物理学中最重要的理论之一，还将释放出一种新的辐射形式(除了电磁之外)，用来研究宇宙。我们的参与延续了澳大利亚在新天文学及其开发方面的先锋作用。这项提议将培养出在国家重点领域接受过高度培训的科学家，包括光子学等前沿技术，以及通过电网计算使用智能信息。开发制造具有几乎难以想象的灵敏度的仪器的方法可以促进创新，从而带动光学传感的其他领域--产生经济效益的基础研究。

The direct detection of Einstein's elusive gravitational waves will not only confirm one of the most important theories in physics, it will unleash a new form of radiation (in addition to electromagnetic) with which to study the Universe. Our participation in this quest continues Australia's role in the vanguard of new astronomy and its exploitation. This proposal will produce scientists highly trained in areas of national priority, including frontier technologies such as photonics and smart information use through GRID computing. Developing ways to build instruments of almost unimaginable sensitivity fosters innovation leading to spin-offs into other areas of optical sensing - fundamental research resulting in economic benefit.