scholarly journals Detecting Planets around Compact Binaries with Gravitational Wave Detectors in Space

2008 ◽  
Vol 677 (1) ◽  
pp. L55-L58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoki Seto
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Wave ◽  
Compact Binaries ◽  
Gravitational Wave Detectors

scholarly journals The science case for LIGO-India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Saleem ◽  
Javed Rana ◽  
V. Gayathri ◽  
Aditya Vijaykumar ◽  
Srashti Goyal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Wave ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Duty Factor ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Compact Binaries ◽  
Gravitational Wave Detectors ◽  
Multiple Detectors

Abstract The global network of gravitational-wave detectors has completed three observing runs with ∼50 detections of merging compact binaries. A third LIGO detector, with comparable astrophysical reach, is to be built in India (LIGO-Aundha) and expected to be operational during the latter part of this decade. Such additions to the network increase the number of baselines and the network SNR of GW events. These enhancements help improve the sky-localization of those events. Multiple detectors simultaneously in operation will also increase the baseline duty factor, thereby, leading to an improvement in the detection rates and, hence, the completeness of surveys. In this paper, we quantify the improvements due to the expansion of the LIGO Global Network (LGN) in the precision with which source properties will be measured. We also present examples of how this expansion will give a boost to tests of fundamental physics.

scholarly journals A Gravitational-Wave Perspective on Neutron-Star Seismology

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Nils Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Gravitational Wave ◽  
Fundamental Mode ◽  
Compact Binaries

We provide a bird’s-eye view of neutron-star seismology, which aims to probe the extreme physics associated with these objects, in the context of gravitational-wave astronomy. Focussing on the fundamental mode of oscillation, which is an efficient gravitational-wave emitter, we consider the seismology aspects of a number of astrophysically relevant scenarios, ranging from transients (like pulsar glitches and magnetar flares), to the dynamics of tides in inspiralling compact binaries and the eventual merged object and instabilities acting in isolated, rapidly rotating, neutron stars. The aim is not to provide a thorough review, but rather to introduce (some of) the key ideas and highlight issues that need further attention.

scholarly journals Gravitational wave detectors with broadband high frequency sensitivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Page ◽  
Maxim Goryachev ◽  
Haixing Miao ◽  
Yanbei Chen ◽  
Yiqiu Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Wave ◽  
White Light ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Phononic Crystal ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Light Signal ◽  
Acoustic Cavity ◽  
Silicon Nitride Membrane ◽  
Gravitational Wave Detectors ◽  
Crystal Quartz

AbstractGravitational waves from the neutron star coalescence GW170817 were observed from the inspiral, but not the high frequency postmerger nuclear matter motion. Optomechanical white light signal recycling has been proposed for achieving broadband sensitivity in gravitational wave detectors, but has been reliant on development of suitable ultra-low loss mechanical components. Here we show demonstrated optomechanical resonators that meet loss requirements for a white light signal recycling interferometer with strain sensitivity below 10−24 Hz−1/2 at a few kHz. Experimental data for two resonators are combined with analytic models of interferometers similar to LIGO to demonstrate enhancement across a broader band of frequencies versus dual-recycled Fabry-Perot Michelson detectors. Candidate resonators are a silicon nitride membrane acoustically isolated by a phononic crystal, and a single-crystal quartz acoustic cavity. Optical power requirements favour the membrane resonator, while thermal noise performance favours the quartz resonator. Both could be implemented as add-on components to existing detectors.

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