Gravitational Wave Strain Calculator

Calculate strain amplitude for GW detection

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Formula

h = (4/D)(GMc/c²)^(5/3)(πf/c)^(2/3)

LIGO sensitivity is approximately 10⁻²³ at ~100 Hz. Detection requires SNR > 8.

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Formula Source: University Physics

by Young & Freedman

🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.