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This lecture discusses the detection of gravitational waves, focusing on the first observation of a binary black hole merger. It covers the theoretical background, the significance of the discovery, and the technology used in the detection. The lecture also explores the implications of this groundbreaking discovery for astrophysics and general relativity.