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Physicist proposes using lasers to boost gravitational waves

Original: Physicist proposes laser light could transfer energy to a gravitational wave

A physicist has proposed that laser light could be used to transfer energy to a gravitational wave, an idea that would explore whether man-made light beams can interact with spacetime ripples. The proposal touches on fundamental questions about gravity and electromagnetism, and has drawn attention for its boldness, though any practical demonstration remains far beyond current technology.

Why now: The idea of humans directly influencing gravitational waves is a striking, novel concept in fundamental physics

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