Gravitational Wave Astrophysics Iau S338

Author : Gabriela González,Robert Hynes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107192595

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Gravitational Wave Astrophysics (IAU S338) by Gabriela González,Robert Hynes Pdf

Gravitational waves were predicted 100 years ago by Einstein as part of his general theory of relativity. This volume contains the exciting results presented at IAU Symposium 338, following the announcement of the first results of the observation of the collision of neutron stars by the LIGO and Virgo Advanced detectors, and follow-up observations by many ground-based and space telescopes. These observations provided an incredible context for the talks, posters and discussions at the meeting, fostering new interactions and collaborations between physicists and astronomers in an exciting new era of multimessenger astrophysics. For the first time, space-time messengers (gravitational waves) and electromagnetic ones (visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma-rays, radio waves) can be correlated, to increase our understanding of binary systems of compact objects, rotating or exploding stars and other astrophysical phenomena. A new window has opened through which we can view the cosmos.

Author : Jolien D. E. Creighton,Warren G. Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527636044

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Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy by Jolien D. E. Creighton,Warren G. Anderson Pdf

This most up-to-date, one-stop reference combines coverage of both theory and observational techniques, with introductory sections to bring all readers up to the same level. Written by outstanding researchers directly involved with the scientific program of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the book begins with a brief review of general relativity before going on to describe the physics of gravitational waves and the astrophysical sources of gravitational radiation. Further sections cover gravitational wave detectors, data analysis, and the outlook of gravitational wave astronomy and astrophysics.

Author : Carlos F. Sopuerta
Publisher : Springer
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319104881

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Gravitational Wave Astrophysics by Carlos F. Sopuerta Pdf

This book offers review chapters written by invited speakers of the 3rd Session of the Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics - Gravitational Waves Astrophysics. All chapters have been peer reviewed. The book goes beyond normal conference proceedings in that it provides a wide panorama of the astrophysics of gravitational waves and serves as a reference work for researchers in the field.

Author : Eleonora Troja,Matthew Baring
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108490751

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Neutron Star Astrophysics at the Crossroads (IAU S363) by Eleonora Troja,Matthew Baring Pdf

This volume, the proceedings of IAU Symposium 363, addresses the astrophysical implications of gravitational wave and electromagnetic observations of neutron stars. It covers the state of the art understanding of mergers of binary neutron stars producing short gamma-ray bursts, and the most powerfully magnetic varieties of neutron stars, magnetars. Encapsulating both observations and modelling, the contributions address extreme transient events including kilonovae, afterglows, magnetar giant flares, and fast radio bursts. By exploring the intersection of studies of isolated neutron stars and binary system synthesis and merging, this collection sets the scene for interpreting exciting results pertaining to powerful x-ray, gamma-ray, and gravitational wave transients to be acquired in the next decade and beyond. IAU S363 will be an asset for astronomers seeking a broad and interdisciplinary overview of neutron stars, their gravitational waves and electromagnetic emission.

Author : Chiara M. F. Mingarelli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319184012

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Gravitational Wave Astrophysics with Pulsar Timing Arrays by Chiara M. F. Mingarelli Pdf

This Ph.D. thesis from the University of Birmingham UK opens new research avenues in the use of Pulsar Timing Arrays (PTAs) to study populations of super-massive black hole binaries through gravitational-wave observations. Chiara Mingarelli's work has shown for the first time that PTAs can yield information about the non-linear dynamics of the gravitational field. This is possible because PTAs capture, at the same time, radiation from the same source emitted at stages of its binary evolution that are separated by thousands of years. Dr. Mingarelli, who is the recipient of a Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowship, has also been amongst the pioneers of the technique that will allow us to probe the level of anisotropy of the diffuse gravitational-wave background radiation from the whole population of super-massive black hole binaries in the Universe. Indeed, future observations will provide us with hints about the distribution of galaxies harboring massive black holes and insights into end products of hierarchical mergers of galaxies.

Author : Lidia M. Oskinova,Enrico Bozzo,Tomasz Bulik,Douglas R. Gies
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108471587

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High-mass X-ray Binaries (IAU S346) by Lidia M. Oskinova,Enrico Bozzo,Tomasz Bulik,Douglas R. Gies Pdf

Providing an up-to-date overview of research in the field of high-mass X-ray binaries, this volume consists of the contributions made at IAU Symposium 346. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it includes reviews on massive star winds and HMXB donors, Be Stars in the X-ray binary context, dynamical versus isolated formation channels of gravitational-wave sources, HMXBs as progenitors of double compact objects, HMXBs in the Early Universe and their impact in cosmology and gravitational wave astrophysics, as well as the summary review 'High Mass X-ray Binaries: Beacons in a Stormy Universe'. This Symposium provides a bridge between the relatively mature field of massive binary astrophysics and the newly emerging field of gravitational wave astronomy, indicating the future development of this growing branch of astrophysics. It is essential reading for graduate students and researchers who are looking to gain a general overview of current research activity on X-ray binaries.

Author : I. Ciufolini,V. Gorini,U. Moschella,P Fre
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420034257

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Gravitational Waves by I. Ciufolini,V. Gorini,U. Moschella,P Fre Pdf

Gravitational waves (GWs) are a hot topic and promise to play a central role in astrophysics, cosmology, and theoretical physics. Technological developments have led us to the brink of their direct observation, which could become a reality in the coming years. The direct observation of GWs will open an entirely new field: GW astronomy. This is expe

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521764815

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Relativity in Fundamental Astronomy (IAU S261) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

IAU S261 summarizes the present state of applied relativity, and discusses the applications and future tests of general relativity.

Author : Nils Andersson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192579157

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Gravitational-Wave Astronomy by Nils Andersson Pdf

This book is an introduction to gravitational waves and related astrophysics. It provides a bridge across the range of astronomy, physics and cosmology that comes into play when trying to understand the gravitational-wave sky. Starting with Einstein's theory of gravity, chapters develop the key ideas step by step, leading up to the technology that finally caught these faint whispers from the distant universe. The second part of the book makes a direct connection with current research, introducing the relevant language and making the involved concepts less mysterious. The book is intended to work as a platform, low enough that anyone with an elementary understanding of gravitational waves can scramble onto it, but at the same time high enough to connect readers with active research - and the many exciting discoveries that are happening right now. The first part of the book introduces the key ideas, following a general overview chapter and including a brief reminder of Einstein's theory. This part can be taught as a self-contained one semester course. The second part of the book is written to work as a collection of "set pieces" with core material that can be adapted to specific lectures and additional material that provide context and depth. A range of readers may find this book useful, including graduate students, astronomers looking for basic understanding of the gravitational-wave window to the universe, researchers analysing data from gravitational-wave detectors, and nuclear and particle physicists.

Author : Rosalba Perna,Bruno Giacomazzo
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889669417

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Gravitational Waves: A New Window to the Universe by Rosalba Perna,Bruno Giacomazzo Pdf

Author : Stanislav Babak
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681737010

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Gravitational Waves from Coalescing Binaries by Stanislav Babak Pdf

This book is to help post-graduate students to get into gravitational wave astronomy. We assume the knowledge of General Relativity theory, though we will concentrate on the physics and often omit mathematically strict derivations. We provide references to already existing literature where possible, this helps us to see a broad picture, skipping the details. The uniqueness of this book is in that it covers three frequency bands and three major world-wide efforts to detect gravitational waves. The LIGO and Virgo scientific collaboration has detected first gravitational waves and the merger of black holes become now almost a routine. We do expect many discoveries yet to come, especially in the joined gravitational and electromagnetic observations. LISA, the space-based gravitational wave observatory, will be launched around 2034 and will be able to detect thousands of GW sources in the milli-Hz band. Pulsar timing array observations have accumulated 20-years' worth of data and we expected detection of GWs in the nano-Hz band within the next decade. We describe the gravitational wave sources and data analysis techniques in each frequency band.

Author : M. Coleman Miller,Nicolas Yunes
Publisher : IOP Publishing Limited
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 075033049X

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Gravitational Waves in Physics and Astrophysics by M. Coleman Miller,Nicolas Yunes Pdf

The direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 has initiated a new era of gravitational wave astronomy, which has already paid remarkable dividends in our understanding of astrophysics and gravitational physics. Aimed at advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this book introduces gravitational waves and its many applications to cosmology, nuclear physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics. The material is presented in a pedagogical way, through Fermi estimates, and detailed explanations and discussions. The student will not only learn what gravitational waves are and how they are produced, but also how they can be used to learn about astrophysical phenomena and cosmological observations, to investigate the interior of neutron stars, and to test general relativity when black holes and neutron stars collide. Key Features: Provides a concise yet comprehensive treatment of gravitational wave physics Emphasises fundamental physical principles Provides a coherent integration of astrophysical and general relativistic intuition Includes carefully chosen problems designed to improve student intuition Written by experts in the field

Author : E. Coccia,J. Silk,N. Vittorio
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643680958

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Gravitational Waves and Cosmology by E. Coccia,J. Silk,N. Vittorio Pdf

The past twenty years have seen a number of breakthroughs in astrophysics and cosmology, some of which have been awarded Nobel prizes. These physics triumphs highlight the fact that while students need a solid grounding in the fundamentals of astrophysics and cosmology, sight of the basics of the fundamental interactions in physics must not be lost. This book presents papers based on lectures given at the 200th Course of the International School of Physics “Enrico Fermi”, on Gravitation and Cosmology, held in Varenna, Italy, from 3 - 12 July 2017. The aim of the school was to expose students to state-of-the-art research in the field of gravitational waves and cosmology, from both a theoretical and experimental point of view. Lectures were organized in such a way as to foster interaction between the two communities, and a wide range of topics was addressed. In the gravitational waves section, topics covered include experimental issues connected with gravitational wave detection and the new field of multi-messenger astronomy, as well as more astrophysical aspects. In the section on cosmology, there are contributions on the early universe, on the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and on redshift surveys. Other areas covered include a review of inflationary scenarios; the non-Gaussian features of primordial density fluctuations; and the physical mechanisms responsible for the spectral distortions of the blackbody spectrum of the CMB. The book provides an overview of important research developments and will be of interest to all students of gravitation and cosmology.

Author : Yohai Meiron,Shuo Li,Fukun Liu,Rainer Spurzem
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107078725

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Star Clusters and Black Holes in Galaxies across Cosmic Time (IAU S312) by Yohai Meiron,Shuo Li,Fukun Liu,Rainer Spurzem Pdf

Star clusters and black holes are moving into the focus of high resolution astrophysics, computationally as well as observationally. For the first time, observations in many regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are converging with theoretical modelling and computer simulations. These cosmological and galaxy formation models reach down to the supermassive black hole level and follow their formation and growth in the centres of galaxies, by gas and star accretion. IAU Symposium 312 brings together experts on high resolution observations as well as theoretical modelling and computational simulations, who present their research on star clusters, black holes and their interrelations, and gravitational wave astrophysics. IAU S312 continues the tradition of IAU symposia on stellar dynamics and related areas, allowing interested graduate students and researchers to access the current state of these fields.

Author : A. M. Cherepashchuk,L. P. Grishchuk,Anatoliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Cherepashchuk
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 3718649276

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Relativistic Astrophysics Gravity-Wave Astronomy by A. M. Cherepashchuk,L. P. Grishchuk,Anatoliĭ Mikhaĭlovich Cherepashchuk Pdf

Described is the contribution of the comets in the Oort cloud to the angular momentum of the solar system.