2000 Volume 28 Issue 12 Pages 809-813
Large-scale laser interferometers are now under construction by several groups in the world, aiming at detecting gravitational waves and at creating a new astronomy, “Gravitational-wave Astronomy”. Japanese interferometer, TAMA300, recently started operation in advance of the other projects. Current status of the TAMA300 and prospective future development in this research field are overviewed.