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Physicist

Kip Thorne is a renowned theoretical physicist known for his contributions to general relativity and black hole physics. He is a professor at the California Institute of Technology and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for his pivotal role in the LIGO detection of gravitational waves and the study of black holes.

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Ifs Turns Machines Time Machine Wormholes

Author:Kip Thorne

“A black hole really is an object with very rich structure, just like Earth has a rich structure of mountains, valleys, oceans, and so forth. Its warped space whirls around the central singularity like air in a tornado.”

Earth Black Space Rich Air Objects Mountain Ocean Structure Holes Valleys Singularity Black Hole Tornadoes

Author:Kip Thorne

“When gravitational waves reach the earth, the waves stretch and squeeze space. This is a tiny stretch and squeeze. Far too small to detect with ordinary human senses.”

Humans Earth Space Ordinary Wave Tiny Senses

Author:Kip Thorne

“Gravitational waves will bring us exquisitely accurate maps of black holes - maps of their space-time. Those maps will make it crystal clear whether or not what were dealing with are black holes as described by general relativity.”

Black Space Clear Wave Holes Maps Accurate Crystals Relativity Black Hole Space Time General Relativity

Author:Kip Thorne