PIRSA:24030102

Black Holes and Neutron Stars Abound! The Diverse Zoo of Gravitational-Wave Sources

Doctor, Z. (2024). Black Holes and Neutron Stars Abound! The Diverse Zoo of Gravitational-Wave Sources. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/24030102

Doctor, Zoheyr. Black Holes and Neutron Stars Abound! The Diverse Zoo of Gravitational-Wave Sources. Perimeter Institute, Mar. 07, 2024, https://pirsa.org/24030102 

          @misc{ pirsa_PIRSA:24030102,
            doi = {10.48660/24030102},
            url = {https://pirsa.org/24030102},
            author = {Doctor, Zoheyr},
            keywords = {Strong Gravity},
            language = {en},
            title = {Black Holes and Neutron Stars Abound! The Diverse Zoo of Gravitational-Wave Sources},
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute},
            year = {2024},
            month = {mar},
            note = {PIRSA:24030102 see, \url{https://pirsa.org}}
          }

Zoheyr Doctor

Northwestern University

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Gravitational waves detected by advanced ground-based interferometers have given us an unprecedented look at the universe. Yet, a central mystery remains: How are sources of gravitational waves — in particular, black-hole and neutron-star mergers — formed in nature? The measured masses, spins, and redshifts of these compact objects offer some clues to solving this mystery. In this talk, I will describe state-of-the art techniques for characterizing and simulating pairs of black holes and neutron stars. To conclude, I will argue that a multi-pronged approach combining both model-agnostic data analysis and detailed simulations will help unlock the histories of these exotic objects.

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