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GEO600 Gravitational-wave Detector

GEO600 Very High Frequency

GEO600 Very High Frequency

GEO600 researchers will take their detector to the next level. Their goal is to search for gravitational waves at frequencies much higher than those observed by current instruments and to deepen our understanding of dark matter and the early Universe.

Karsten Danzmann receives honorary doctorate

Karsten Danzmann receives honorary doctorate

Leveling up GEO600

Leveling up GEO600

New discoveries on the horizon - gravitational-wave observatories have already observed 200 detection candidates

New discoveries on the horizon - gravitational-wave observatories have already observed 200 detection candidates

Research

Advanced Technologies

Advanced Technologies

GEO600 is the think tank for advanced detector technologies

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GEO600 Diary

GEO600 Diary

Building and operating a gravitational-wave detector

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GEO Collaboration

GEO Collaboration

The GEO Collaboration comprises 19 European research institutions.

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For the public

Directions and visits to GEO600

Directions and visits to GEO600

The gravitational-wave detector GEO600 is situated 20 kilometers south of Hannover close to Sarstedt near the village Ruthe.

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Movies about GEO600 and gravitational waves

Movies about GEO600 and gravitational waves

Enjoy films about the first detection of gravitational waves, GEO600, aerial views of the detector, and many more.

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News

Karsten Danzmann receives honorary doctorate from RWTH Aachen University for his groundbreaking contributions to gravitational-wave research

May 09, 2025

The Senate of RWTH Aachen University awards Karsten Danzmann the academic degree of “Doktor der Naturwissenschaften honoris causa”. Danzmann ...

Leveling up GEO600

April 25, 2025