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*General relativity predicts the existence of gravitational waves, but none have been conclusively detected.  Due to the weakness of the gravitational interaction, extremely sensitive detectors are required.  The [[LIGO]] project is an example of current efforts to detect such waves.

*General relativity predicts the existence of gravitational waves, but none have been conclusively detected.  Due to the weakness of the gravitational interaction, extremely sensitive detectors are required.  The [[LIGO]] project is an example of current efforts to detect such waves.

More applied areas of contemporany physics physics research include:

More applied areas of contemporany physical research include:

* Condensed matter physics, which is the study of the macroscopic properties of matter, and is fundamental for the development of new materials.

* Condensed matter physics, which is the study of the macroscopic properties of matter, and is fundamental for the development of new materials.