Physics Girl: Why Are There Giant Concrete Tunnels in the Desert?
In this episode, host Dianna Cowern visits LIGO again and continues her discussion on gravitational waves. Part of the "Physics Girl" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 27 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: Physics Girl
- Series: Physics Girl
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