About

We are a joint research facility of the ANU Research School of Physics and ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Research themes

Our research program is broadly divided into four research streams, each with different projects.

Projects

Our projects are directed towards gravitational wave detection, the related area of high precision measurement, and the exploitation of gravitational waves for astronomy.

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30
Jun

First confirmed detection of Neutron Star-Black hole mergers: Black holes swallow neutron stars like "Pac-Man" »

the first ever confirmed detections of a Neutron Star - Black Hole binary merger
08
Jun

Scientists lead ambitious study to reach infinity and beyond - Breakthrough Starshot Initiative »

CGA scientists in collaboration with The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics are developing architecture for an ambitious initiative to sail an ultra-lightweight spacecraft to travel to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri.
Continuous gravitational waves animation
28
May

Gravitational wave search no humdrum hunt »

The International community of Gravitational Wave scientists are a few steps closer to detect a new source of gravitational waves that has never been detected.
Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal—Professor David McClelland FAA
11
Mar

Prof. David McClelland recipient of Australian Academy of Science Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal »

Prof. David McClelland recipient of a prestigious Australian Academy of Science Medal