PIRSA ID: 24030102
Series:
Event Type: Seminar
Scientific Area(s): Strong Gravity
End date: 2024-03-07
Speaker(s): Zoheyr Doctor Zoheyr Doctor Northwestern University
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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