Probing gravitational wave polarizations with signals from compact binary coalescences

Document #:

LIGO-P1700276-v5

Document type:

P - Publications

Abstract:

In this technical note, we study the possibility of using networks of ground-based detectors to directly measure gravitational-wave polarizations using signals from compact binary coalescences. We present a simple data analysis method to partially achieve this, assuming presence of a strong signal well-captured by a GR template. More details and a demonstration of the analysis on simulated signals will be provided soon in an expanded version of this document.

Files in Document:

• maxisi_cbcpols.pdf (1.7 MB)

Topics:

• Compact Binaries

Authors:

• Max Isi

Related Documents:

• LIGO-P170814: GW170814 : A Three-Detector Observation of Gravitational Waves from a Binary Black Hole Coalescence

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Publication Information:

https://arxiv.org/abs/1710.03794