David Reitze is an American physicist known for his work in gravitational wave astronomy and laser physics. He has been involved with major experiments such as LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory), which made the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015. Reitze has held various leadership roles in the scientific community, including serving as the executive director of the LIGO Laboratory.
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