Dr. Fleming Crim: Behind the scenes at the Laser Interometer Gravitational Wave Observatory

Scientists manning the Laser Interometer Gravitational Wave Observatory recently confirmed the existence of gravity waves rippling across the immensity of the u...

Dr. Fleming Crim, assistant director for mathematical and physical sciences, NSF

Scientists manning the Laser Interometer Gravitational Wave Observatory recently confirmed the existence of gravity waves rippling across the immensity of the universe, it captured the imagination of many people. Dr. Fleming Crim, assistant director for mathematical and physical sciences at the National Science Foundation, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin what it takes to make such a monumental discovery.

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