The prize recognized the detection of gravitational waves, a prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity, which opened a new window for observing the universe. Drever, Thorne, and Weiss are considered founding figures of the LIGO experiment.
Who among the following are awarded with the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for the year 2017 ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2017 · Topic: Scientists & Inventions (Einstein's Theories of Relativity and Photoelectric Effect)
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Answer: B. Ronald Drever, Kip S Thorne and Rainer Weiss
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