New publication
New publication by the Gravitational Waves and the Theory groups
February 20, 2026
Gravitational Waves GroupSearch for peak structures in the stochastic gravitational-wave background in LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA O1-O4a datasets
Search for peak structures in the stochastic gravitational-wave background in LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA O1-O4a datasets by C. A. Miritescu and M. Martinez and O. Pujolas has been accepted by Phys. Rev. D. This work is the result of a close collaboration between the IFAE Gravitational Waves and Theory groups.
Meeting
Spain’s Einstein Telescope community meets in Barcelona to prepare a common roadmap
November 6, 2026
IFAE and BSC-CNS brought together around 40 specialists in Barcelona to coordinate Spain’s participation in Einstein Telescope and lay the groundwork for a common roadmap for the future gravitational-wave observatory.
Milestone
Over 200 Experts Contribute to Einstein Telescope Geometry Comparison Report
October 14, 2026
The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the two possible geometrical configurations for the Einstein Telescope, Europe’s future gravitational-wave observatory, and will inform decisions on its design.
Project
IFAE participates in new European project supporting the Einstein Telescope’s transition to implementation
May 13, 2026
A new European project has been approved to support the transition of the Einstein Telescope (ET) towards its implementation phase, marking another important step in the development of Europe’s future third-generation gravitational-wave observatory.