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The implications of precise timekeeping of Doppler gravitational wave observations [PDF]
, 1982 Gravitational radiation from galactic and extragalactic astrophysical sources will induce spatial strains in the solar system, strains which can be measured directly by the Doppler radio link to distant spacecraft.
Anderson, J. D. +2 more
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A Search for Extra Polarizations Using a Gaussian Process in Gravitational-wave Transient Catalog 3
The Astrophysical JournalGeneral relativity predicts that gravitational waves are described by two polarization states: the plus + state and cross × state. However, alternate theories of gravity allow up to six polarizations.
Shun Yin Cheung +3 more
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Examining the Gap in the Chirp Mass Distribution of Binary Black Holes
The Astrophysical JournalThe mass distribution of binary black holes inferred from gravitational-wave measurements is expected to shed light on their formation mechanisms. An emerging structure in the mass distribution indicates the presence of multiple peaks around chirp masses
Vaibhav Tiwari
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The Astrophysical JournalCurrent models of binary black hole distributions are difficult to interpret because inferences hinge on modeling choices, which can mask or mimic real structure.
Nir Guttman +3 more
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Optical Appearance of Eccentric Tidal Disruption Events
The Astrophysical Journal LettersStars approaching supermassive black holes can be tidally disrupted. Despite being expected to emit X-rays, tidal disruption events (TDEs) have been largely observed in optical bands, which is poorly understood.
Fangyi (Fitz) Hu +2 more
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The promises of gravitational-wave astronomy. [PDF]
Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci, 2018 Martin IW +3 more
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The Kick Velocity Distribution of Isolated Neutron Stars
The Astrophysical Journal LettersNeutron stars (NSs) are thought to receive natal kicks at their formation in supernovae. In order to investigate the magnitude of these kicks, we analyze the proper motions and distance estimates—through either parallax or dispersion measures—of young ...
Paul Disberg, Ilya Mandel
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Expansion of Accreting Main-sequence Stars during Rapid Mass Transfer
The Astrophysical Journal LettersAccreting main-sequence stars expand significantly when the mass accretion timescale is much shorter than their thermal timescales. This occurs during mass transfer from an evolved giant star onto a main-sequence companion in a binary system and is an ...
Mike Y. M. Lau +3 more
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, 2019 Recent observations of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has confirmed one of the last outstanding predictions in general relativity and in the process opened up a new frontier in astronomy and ...
McDuffee, Ryan
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