How quantum ‘squeezing’ will help LIGO detect more gravitational waves
Scientists expect to see 65 percent more collisions between massive objects like black holes
![A photo of LIGO equipment.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/102423_jr_quantum_LIGO_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
An upgrade to some of LIGO’s equipment (shown) will dramatically boost the number of collisions scientists will see among massive, distant objects like black holes and neutron stars.
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