Probing the Universe with gravitational waves: from cutting-edge technology to astronomy

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，还将释放出一种新形式的辐射（除了电磁辐射），用于研究宇宙。 我们对这一探索的参与使澳大利亚在新天文学及其利用方面继续发挥先锋作用。这项建议将培养出在国家优先领域，包括前沿技术，如光子学和通过全球资源数据库计算使用智能信息方面训练有素的科学家。 开发方法来构建几乎难以想象的灵敏度的仪器，促进创新，从而导致光学传感其他领域的副产品-基础研究带来经济效益。

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.