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First gravitational wave observatory in space. 3 satellites flying in triangle formation connected by 2.5 million km laser beams. An ESA mission with international participation including from NASA. Launch in the 2030s.
Today, 10 years ago, we had the first laser light on LPF! 💛🛰️
Laser interferometry was used on LPF to track the position of the test masses along the sensitive axis, and will be used on LISA too for the same purpose.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
[Image credits: University of Glasgow]
Laser interferometry was used on LPF to track the position of the test masses along the sensitive axis, and will be used on LISA too for the same purpose.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
[Image credits: University of Glasgow]
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Today, 10 years ago, we had the first laser light on LPF! 💛🛰️
Laser interferometry was used on LPF to track the position of the test masses along the sensitive axis, and will be used on LISA too for the same purpose.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
[Image credits: University of Glasgow]
Laser interferometry was used on LPF to track the position of the test masses along the sensitive axis, and will be used on LISA too for the same purpose.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
[Image credits: University of Glasgow]
>> Here we present a new, computationally efficient approach to Bayesian data augmentation in the time-frequency domain that avoids repeated, costly matrix operations."
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
>> Here we present a new, computationally efficient approach to Bayesian data augmentation in the time-frequency domain that avoids repeated, costly matrix operations."
Time-frequency wavelet methods can handle non-stationary noise, but data gaps still lead to spectral leakage. It was previously shown that Bayesian data augmentation/gap filling could mitigate spectral leakage in frequency domain analyses, but the computational cost in that approach is prohibitive.
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Time-frequency wavelet methods can handle non-stationary noise, but data gaps still lead to spectral leakage. It was previously shown that Bayesian data augmentation/gap filling could mitigate spectral leakage in frequency domain analyses, but the computational cost in that approach is prohibitive.
Here's a summary of the paper:
"In the coming decades, the time that gravitational-wave signals spend in detectors will increase, leading to new challenges in analyzing data, namely non-stationary noise and data gaps. >>
"In the coming decades, the time that gravitational-wave signals spend in detectors will increase, leading to new challenges in analyzing data, namely non-stationary noise and data gaps. >>
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Here's a summary of the paper:
"In the coming decades, the time that gravitational-wave signals spend in detectors will increase, leading to new challenges in analyzing data, namely non-stationary noise and data gaps. >>
"In the coming decades, the time that gravitational-wave signals spend in detectors will increase, leading to new challenges in analyzing data, namely non-stationary noise and data gaps. >>
#LISACommunityTalks
The #LISACommunity recently hosted a talk by Noah Pearson on a paper by Noah Pearson, Neil J. Cornish: "Handling Data Gaps for the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Observatories", which can be found here 👉 arxiv.org/abs/2509.05479
The #LISACommunity recently hosted a talk by Noah Pearson on a paper by Noah Pearson, Neil J. Cornish: "Handling Data Gaps for the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Observatories", which can be found here 👉 arxiv.org/abs/2509.05479
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#LISACommunityTalks
The #LISACommunity recently hosted a talk by Noah Pearson on a paper by Noah Pearson, Neil J. Cornish: "Handling Data Gaps for the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Observatories", which can be found here 👉 arxiv.org/abs/2509.05479
The #LISACommunity recently hosted a talk by Noah Pearson on a paper by Noah Pearson, Neil J. Cornish: "Handling Data Gaps for the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Observatories", which can be found here 👉 arxiv.org/abs/2509.05479
These posters highlight the work and the impact of PhD students that worked on LPF and LISA at the Albert Einstein Institute (AEI) in Hannover and Potsdam over the course of the years.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
These posters highlight the work and the impact of PhD students that worked on LPF and LISA at the Albert Einstein Institute (AEI) in Hannover and Potsdam over the course of the years.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
Looking back at the work of each PhD student on the LISA mission reminds us how deeply this project has shaped their skills, careers and scientific impact.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Looking back at the work of each PhD student on the LISA mission reminds us how deeply this project has shaped their skills, careers and scientific impact.
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
Physicists, engineers and partners from academia, industry and the space agency gathered in Barcelona on Dec 3-4 to celebrate the success of LISA Pathfinder 🛰️
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Physicists, engineers and partners from academia, industry and the space agency gathered in Barcelona on Dec 3-4 to celebrate the success of LISA Pathfinder 🛰️
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
She began working on #LISAMission as a graduate student at Montana State University and now focuses on data analysis and EMRI searches for gravitational-wave science. Outside of research, Joey loves running while traveling and is passionate about art + science collaborations. ✨🏃🏻♀️
#HumansOfLISA
#HumansOfLISA
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
She began working on #LISAMission as a graduate student at Montana State University and now focuses on data analysis and EMRI searches for gravitational-wave science. Outside of research, Joey loves running while traveling and is passionate about art + science collaborations. ✨🏃🏻♀️
#HumansOfLISA
#HumansOfLISA
Joey Shapiro Key is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington Bothell and a proud member of the LISA Science Team.
#HumansOfLST
#HumansOfLST
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Joey Shapiro Key is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington Bothell and a proud member of the LISA Science Team.
#HumansOfLST
#HumansOfLST
Going operational! Members of the LISA Pathfinder shared their excitment and nerves for the mission launch! Check out the full story in #LIGOMagazine issue 8 (pdf, page 62): ligo.org/wp-content/u...
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Going operational! Members of the LISA Pathfinder shared their excitment and nerves for the mission launch! Check out the full story in #LIGOMagazine issue 8 (pdf, page 62): ligo.org/wp-content/u...
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
We had the privilege to interview Dr. César García Marirrodriga, ESA LPF Project Manager at the "From LISA Pathfinder to LISA: Celebrating 10 years of LPF launch" meeting in Barcelona, who shared with us his thoughts on #LPF10anniversary 🛰💛
#LISAMission
#LISAMission
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We had the privilege to interview Dr. César García Marirrodriga, ESA LPF Project Manager at the "From LISA Pathfinder to LISA: Celebrating 10 years of LPF launch" meeting in Barcelona, who shared with us his thoughts on #LPF10anniversary 🛰💛
#LISAMission
#LISAMission
A look back at LPF's launch story - Harry Ward shared the experience of watching lift-off in an article for #LIGOMagazine. Read all about it in issue 8 (pdf, page 66): ligo.org/wp-content/u...
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
December 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A look back at LPF's launch story - Harry Ward shared the experience of watching lift-off in an article for #LIGOMagazine. Read all about it in issue 8 (pdf, page 66): ligo.org/wp-content/u...
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
#LISAMission #LPF10anniversary
From LISA Pathfinder to LISA: Celebrating 10 years of LPF launch 🛰💛
"A fantastic mission. Everybody who worked with LPF felt in love with the mission."
- Stefano Vitale, LPF PI
"A fantastic mission. Everybody who worked with LPF felt in love with the mission."
- Stefano Vitale, LPF PI
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From LISA Pathfinder to LISA: Celebrating 10 years of LPF launch 🛰💛
"A fantastic mission. Everybody who worked with LPF felt in love with the mission."
- Stefano Vitale, LPF PI
"A fantastic mission. Everybody who worked with LPF felt in love with the mission."
- Stefano Vitale, LPF PI
It's been 10 years since our dear LISA Pathfinder (LPF) launched! For the ones who don't know much about it, here's a quick refresher about your favorite mission's precursor 🛰️💛
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
December 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It's been 10 years since our dear LISA Pathfinder (LPF) launched! For the ones who don't know much about it, here's a quick refresher about your favorite mission's precursor 🛰️💛
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
#LPF10anniversary #LISAMission
Today, we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the launch of the LISA Pathfinder (LPF) mission. This milestone was a moment of deep pride for the entire LISA Community and the thousands of people who contributed to this extraordinary feat of engineering and science.
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Today, we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the launch of the LISA Pathfinder (LPF) mission. This milestone was a moment of deep pride for the entire LISA Community and the thousands of people who contributed to this extraordinary feat of engineering and science.
10 years ago we were just getting ready for the launch of LISA Pathfinder - the geodesic explorer and #LISAmission's precursor🛰️ LPF launched on Dec 3, 2015, at 04:04 UTC/05:04 CET/23:04 ET on Dec 2!
[Credits: Directed by Stephane Corvaja, ESA; Manuel Pedoussaut, Zetapress; Music by Hubrid-Gravity]
[Credits: Directed by Stephane Corvaja, ESA; Manuel Pedoussaut, Zetapress; Music by Hubrid-Gravity]
December 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
10 years ago we were just getting ready for the launch of LISA Pathfinder - the geodesic explorer and #LISAmission's precursor🛰️ LPF launched on Dec 3, 2015, at 04:04 UTC/05:04 CET/23:04 ET on Dec 2!
[Credits: Directed by Stephane Corvaja, ESA; Manuel Pedoussaut, Zetapress; Music by Hubrid-Gravity]
[Credits: Directed by Stephane Corvaja, ESA; Manuel Pedoussaut, Zetapress; Music by Hubrid-Gravity]
Already excited for the next #LISASchool! 👀 🚀
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and speakers for their dedication and hard work in making this school such a success, and to the sponsors who made everything possible!
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and speakers for their dedication and hard work in making this school such a success, and to the sponsors who made everything possible!
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Already excited for the next #LISASchool! 👀 🚀
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and speakers for their dedication and hard work in making this school such a success, and to the sponsors who made everything possible!
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the organizers and speakers for their dedication and hard work in making this school such a success, and to the sponsors who made everything possible!
From hands-on coding sessions to deep-dive lectures and late-night discussions, the energy and curiosity were incredible. The school fostered meaningful collaborations, new research directions, and a supportive early-career network. Many new ideas, new friendships, and collaborations were born here.
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
From hands-on coding sessions to deep-dive lectures and late-night discussions, the energy and curiosity were incredible. The school fostered meaningful collaborations, new research directions, and a supportive early-career network. Many new ideas, new friendships, and collaborations were born here.
What an inspiring two weeks at Ecole de Physique des Houches! 🏔️ 🇫🇷
The first #LISASchool for Early Career Scientists brought together young researchers from around the world to learn, collaborate, and explore the science behind #LISAMission, the first space-based gravitational-wave observatory.
The first #LISASchool for Early Career Scientists brought together young researchers from around the world to learn, collaborate, and explore the science behind #LISAMission, the first space-based gravitational-wave observatory.
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What an inspiring two weeks at Ecole de Physique des Houches! 🏔️ 🇫🇷
The first #LISASchool for Early Career Scientists brought together young researchers from around the world to learn, collaborate, and explore the science behind #LISAMission, the first space-based gravitational-wave observatory.
The first #LISASchool for Early Career Scientists brought together young researchers from around the world to learn, collaborate, and explore the science behind #LISAMission, the first space-based gravitational-wave observatory.
We think this is a great occasion to show you the first images of the new LISA Spacecraft. The ESA led mission is now in the co-engineering phase. The instrument of LISA, provided by national space agencies across Europe and beyond, will be integrated by the primary contractor OHB SE.
#GW10Years
#GW10Years
September 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We think this is a great occasion to show you the first images of the new LISA Spacecraft. The ESA led mission is now in the co-engineering phase. The instrument of LISA, provided by national space agencies across Europe and beyond, will be integrated by the primary contractor OHB SE.
#GW10Years
#GW10Years
🎤 What can you tell us about your talk?
This talk offers advice on writing effective research and teaching statements for prospective faculty and postdoctoral positions in STEM fields. Examples of and extensive resources for these statements are provided.
This talk offers advice on writing effective research and teaching statements for prospective faculty and postdoctoral positions in STEM fields. Examples of and extensive resources for these statements are provided.
September 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🎤 What can you tell us about your talk?
This talk offers advice on writing effective research and teaching statements for prospective faculty and postdoctoral positions in STEM fields. Examples of and extensive resources for these statements are provided.
This talk offers advice on writing effective research and teaching statements for prospective faculty and postdoctoral positions in STEM fields. Examples of and extensive resources for these statements are provided.
🎤 Tell us something about yourself
I am the Associate Head for Graduate Programs and a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
More about Lance in the graphic & alt text!
I am the Associate Head for Graduate Programs and a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
More about Lance in the graphic & alt text!
September 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🎤 Tell us something about yourself
I am the Associate Head for Graduate Programs and a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
More about Lance in the graphic & alt text!
I am the Associate Head for Graduate Programs and a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
More about Lance in the graphic & alt text!
In this episode of #LECSTalks we feature Lance Cooper, a professor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a talk titled "Writing Effective Research & Teaching Statements for Faculty/Postdoc Positions".
You can watch on YouTube 📽 youtu.be/vjqgjTfpYG8 📽
You can watch on YouTube 📽 youtu.be/vjqgjTfpYG8 📽
September 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In this episode of #LECSTalks we feature Lance Cooper, a professor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a talk titled "Writing Effective Research & Teaching Statements for Faculty/Postdoc Positions".
You can watch on YouTube 📽 youtu.be/vjqgjTfpYG8 📽
You can watch on YouTube 📽 youtu.be/vjqgjTfpYG8 📽
July 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM