Parameter estimation for the binary black hole merger GW150914

Document #:

LIGO-G1600269-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

On September 14, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detected a gravitational-wave transient (GW150914). In this talk I present the inferred properties of the source, showing that it corresponds to a nearly equal mass binary black binary that merges to form a final black hole of approximately 62 solar masses.

Files in Document:

• Presentation (Berry_PE_BritGrav.pdf, 5.3 MB)

Topics:

• Compact Binaries
• Data analysis software
• Astrophysics / Multi-messenger

Author Groups:

• LVC