What wave phenomena did Chandrasekhar develop a theory for?
Sound waves
Electromagnetic waves
Gravitational waves
Tidal waves
Answer
Chandrasekhar developed a theory for gravitational waves. These are ripples in the fabric of space-time that are predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. They are extremely weak, and have never been directly observed, but they are thought to be a major source of energy in the universe.
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