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Gravitational waves are detected by stations such as LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory), by reflecting two perpendicular laser beams down long tunnels. When a gravitational wave passes through the station, the matter is stretched and compressed much like water is when a wave passes through it.

I used raw data from LIGO and converted it to a WAV file using the programming language Python. I then used the sound file in various ways in my composition, including using the file in Serum, a wavetable synthesizer. I also sampled the sound file so it could be used as its own instrument.

I'm a Queen's student going into my fourth year. I'm studying physics and music, and like to experiment with ways to combine the two disciplines. I'm looking at various careers to pursue after my studies are done, including acoustic consulting.

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Sonic Arts @ Queen's Kingston, Ontario

The Sonic Arts Studio is located in the Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen's University in Kingston Ontario Canada.

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