Status of coalescing binaries search activities in Virgo

F. Acernese*, P. Amico, M. Alshourbagy, F. Antonucci, S. Aoudia, P. Astone, S. Avino, D. Babusci, G. Ballardin, F. Barone, L. Barsotti, M. Barsuglia, T.S. Bauer, F. Beauville, S. Bigotta, S. Birindelli, M.A. Bizouard, C. Boccara, F. Bondu, L. BosiC. Bradaschia, S. Braccini, J.F.J. van den Brand, A. Brillet, V. Brisson, D. Buskulic, E. Calloni, E. Campagna, F. Carbognani, F. Cavalier, R. Cavalieri, G. Cella, E. Cesarini, E. Chassande-Mottin, N. Christensen, C. Corda, A. Corsi, F. Cottone, A.C. Clapson, F. Cleva, J.P. Coulon, E. Cuoco, A. Dari, V. Dattilo, M. Davier, M. del Prete, R. De Rosa, L. Di Fiore, A. Di Virgilio, B. Dujardin

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Abstract

The interferometric gravitational wave detector Virgo is undergoing an advanced phase of its commissioning, during which short runs are routinely performed, in which data are analyzed online and offline, searching for signals from coalescing binary systems. In this report we present the progress of the coalescing binaries search activities in Virgo, and we describe details of the detection pipeline including hardware injections, vetoes, and parameter estimation, using recent data taking.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5767-5775
Number of pages9
JournalClassical and Quantum Gravity
Volume24
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • GRAVITATIONAL-WAVES
  • DETECTOR

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