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Impression of the Einstein Telescope, a large underground gravitational wave detector. As possible locations the Euro Region near Vaals and Sardinia are considered. IMAGE Nikhef / Thijs Balder

10 September 2020

Supported by the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and Spain, the Italian government submitted an application on Wednesday to include the Einstein Telescope in a European roadmap for major research infrastructures. The inclusion of the Einstein Telescope in this ESFRI roadmap will be a recognition of the importance of the Einstein Telescope for Europe.

According to advanced plans, the Einstein Telescope will be the largest ever observatory for observing gravitational waves coming from colliding stars and black holes in the Universe. Such observations offer a new window on the cosmos and its history.

 

 

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