Searching for gravitational waves with LIGO
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors have reached their design sensitivity, and searches for gravitational waves are ongoing. We highlight current attempts to detect various classes of signals. These include unmodelled sub-second bursts of gravitational radiation,...
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Published in | Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 110; no. 6; p. 062024 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Bristol
IOP Publishing
01.05.2008
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Summary: | The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors have reached their design sensitivity, and searches for gravitational waves are ongoing. We highlight current attempts to detect various classes of signals. These include unmodelled sub-second bursts of gravitational radiation, such as from core-collapse supernovae and gamma-ray burst engines. Gravitational waves from isolated neutron stars and from the inspiral/merger of compact binary systems carry information about the bulk properties of black holes and neutron stars. A stochastic background of gravitational waves of cosmological origin would provide a unique view of conditions in the very early universe. We discuss current attempts to detect gravitational waves from these sources and comment on future prospects for these searches. |
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ISSN: | 1742-6596 1742-6588 1742-6596 |
DOI: | 10.1088/1742-6596/110/6/062024 |