Astrophysicists Unleash Planetary Power To Probe the Universe’s Deepest Mysteries

Researchers have introduced an innovative gravitational wave detection method using astronomical telescopes to convert gravitational waves into electromagnetic signals within planetary magnetospheres, facilitating the study of the universe’s early stages and cosmic phenomena.

Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking method of detecting high-frequency gravitational waves (HFGWs). Led by Prof. Tao Liu, Associate Professor from the Department of Physics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the research team’s innovative approach may enable the successful detection of HFGWs by utilizing existing and technologically feasible astronomical telescopes in a planetary magnetosphere. This would open up new possibilities for studying the early universe and violent cosmic events in an effective and technically viable way.