Abstract
Interferometric detectors will very soon give us an unprecedented view of the gravitational-wave sky, and in particular of the explosive and transient Universe. Now is the time to challenge our theoretical understanding of short-duration gravitational-wave signatures from cataclysmic events, their connection to more traditional electromagnetic and particle astrophysics, and the data analysis techniques that will make the observations a reality. This paper summarizes the state of the art, future science opportunities, and current challenges in understanding gravitational-wave transients.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 193002 |
Number of pages | 45 |
Journal | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Oct 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- GAMMA-RAY BURSTS
- MASS BLACK-HOLES
- NEUTRINO PAIR ANNIHILATION
- ARMED SPIRAL INSTABILITY
- BAR-MODE INSTABILITY
- SPIN-DOWN LIMIT
- CORE-COLLAPSE
- PRESUPERNOVA EVOLUTION
- DRIVEN SUPERNOVA
- ELECTROMAGNETIC COUNTERPARTS