Gravitational wave researchers cast new light on Antikythera mechanism mystery
Published: 27 June 2024
Techniques developed to analyse the ripples in spacetime detected by one of the 21st century’s most sensitive pieces of scientific equipment have helped cast new light on the function of the oldest known analogue computer. UofG Astronomers have used statistical modelling techniques developed to analyse gravitational waves to establish the likely number of holes in one of the broken rings of the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient artifact which was showcased in Indiana Jones & the dial of destiny.