Searching for gravitational waves with LIGO

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 110; no. 6; p. 062024
• Main Author: Sutton, P J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.05.2008
• Subjects: Binary stars; Black holes; Gamma ray bursts; Gamma rays; Gravitational waves; LIGO (observatory); Neutron stars; Physics; Searching; Supernovae

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,...