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.