An Overview of Gravitational Waves

Theory, Sources and Detection

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science
Cover of the book An Overview of Gravitational Waves by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol, World Scientific Publishing Company
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol ISBN: 9789813141773
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Publication: February 15, 2017
Imprint: WSPC Language: English
Author: Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
ISBN: 9789813141773
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication: February 15, 2017
Imprint: WSPC
Language: English

This book describes detection techniques used to search for and analyze gravitational waves (GW). It covers the whole domain of GW science, starting from the theory and ending with the experimental techniques (both present and future) used to detect them.

The theoretical sections of the book address the theory of general relativity and of GW, followed by the theory of GW detection. The various sources of GW are described as well as the methods used to analyse them and to extract their physical parameters. It includes an analysis of the consequences of GW observations in terms of astrophysics as well as a description of the different detectors that exist and that are planned for the future.

With the recent announcement of GW detection and the first results from LISA Pathfinder, this book will allow non-specialists to understand the present status of the field and the future of gravitational wave science.

Contents:

  • Theory of Gravitational Waves (Alexandre Le Tiec and Jérôme Novak)
  • Gravitational Wave Sources in the Era of Multi-Band Gravitational Wave Astronomy (Monica Colpi and Alberto Sesana)
  • Theory of Gravitational Wave Detection (Jean Yves Vinet)
  • Present and Future Ground-Based Detectors (Giacomo Ciani and Paul Fulda)
  • Space-Based Laser Interferometric Observatories (Guido Mueller)
  • LISA Pathfinder (Rita Dolesi)
  • Pulsar Timing Array (Antoine Petiteau)
  • Future Gravitational Wave Detectors Based on Atom Interferometry (Remi Geiger)

Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in the theory and experimental detection of gravitational waves.
Key Features:

  • This book is the first one to cover the whole area of gravitational wave theory and detection
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book describes detection techniques used to search for and analyze gravitational waves (GW). It covers the whole domain of GW science, starting from the theory and ending with the experimental techniques (both present and future) used to detect them.

The theoretical sections of the book address the theory of general relativity and of GW, followed by the theory of GW detection. The various sources of GW are described as well as the methods used to analyse them and to extract their physical parameters. It includes an analysis of the consequences of GW observations in terms of astrophysics as well as a description of the different detectors that exist and that are planned for the future.

With the recent announcement of GW detection and the first results from LISA Pathfinder, this book will allow non-specialists to understand the present status of the field and the future of gravitational wave science.

Contents:

Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in the theory and experimental detection of gravitational waves.
Key Features:

More books from World Scientific Publishing Company

Cover of the book Engineering Microbial Metabolism for Chemical Synthesis by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Advanced Quantitative Imaging of Knee Joint Repair by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Creativity Fostering Teacher Behavior by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Confucianism by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book R in Finance and Economics by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Stochastic Analysis and Applications to Finance by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Quantum Criticality in Condensed Matter by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Income Distribution and Economic Growth of Japan Under the Deflationary Economy by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Computer Simulations of Molecules and Condensed Matter by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Active Network Analysis by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Behavioural Economics and Policy Design by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Effective Field Theories for Nuclei and Compact-Star Matter by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book Technology Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book An Essential Guide to Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
Cover of the book A First Course in Partial Differential Equations by Gerard Auger, Eric Plagnol
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy