Gravitational waves detected

Built on

• General relativityRecorded · 1915enables
• Stored-program computerRecorded · 1948requires
• LaserRecorded · 1960enables
• MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires

Led to

• Space gravitational-wave observatoryForecast · ~2037enables
• Einstein TelescopeForecast · ~2040enables
• Solar-system-scale experimentsForecast · ~2040enables

Sources & evidence

• Additional source

Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.