Gravitational-wave physics and astronomy : an introduction to theory, experiment and data analysis / / Jolien D.E. Creighton and Warren G. Anderson

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910810161403321
• Autore: Creighton Jolien D. E (Jolien Donald Earl), <1971->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Weinheim, Germany, : Wiley-VCH, c2011
• ISBN: 3-527-63604-8; 1-283-86984-5; 3-527-63605-6; 3-527-63603-X
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (391 p.)
• Collana: Wiley series in cosmology
• Altri autori (Persone): AndersonWarren G. <1963->
• Disciplina: 521.1
• Soggetti: Astrophysics; Gravitational waves
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy; Contents; Preface; List of Examples; Introduction; References; 1 Prologue; 1.1 Tides in Newton's Gravity; 1.2 Relativity; 2 A Brief Review of General Relativity; 2.1 Differential Geometry; 2.1.1 Coordinates and Distances; 2.1.2 Vectors; 2.1.3 Connections; 2.1.4 Geodesics; 2.1.5 Curvature; 2.1.6 Geodesic Deviation; 2.1.7 Ricci and Einstein Tensors; 2.2 Slow Motion in Weak Gravitational Fields; 2.3 Stress-Energy Tensor; 2.3.1 Perfect Fluid; 2.3.2 Electromagnetism; 2.4 Einstein's Field Equations; 2.5 Newtonian Limit of General Relativity; 2.5.1 Linearized Gravity2.5.2 Newtonian Limit; 2.5.3 Fast Motion; 2.6 Problems; References; 3 Gravitational Waves; 3.1 Description of Gravitational Waves; 3.1.1 Propagation of Gravitational Waves; 3.2 Physical Properties of Gravitational Waves; 3.2.1 Effects of Gravitational Waves; 3.2.2 Energy Carried by a Gravitational Wave; 3.3 Production of Gravitational Radiation; 3.3.1 Far- and Near-Zone Solutions; 3.3.2 Gravitational Radiation Luminosity; 3.3.3 Radiation Reaction; 3.3.4 Angular Momentum Carried by Gravitational Radiation; 3.4 Demonstration: Rotating Triaxial Ellipsoid; 3.5 Demonstration: Orbiting Binary System3.6 Problems; References; 4 Beyond the Newtonian Limit; 4.1 Post-Newtonian; 4.1.1 System of Point Particles; 4.1.2 Two-Body Post-Newtonian Motion; 4.1.3 Higher-Order Post-Newtonian Waveforms for Binary Inspiral; 4.2 Perturbation about Curved Backgrounds; 4.2.1 Gravitational Waves in Cosmological Spacetimes; 4.2.2 Black Hole Perturbation; 4.3 Numerical Relativity; 4.3.1 The Arnowitt-Deser-Misner (ADM) Formalism; 4.3.2 Coordinate Choice; 4.3.3 Initial Data; 4.3.4 Gravitational-Wave Extraction; 4.3.5 Matter; 4.3.6 Numerical Methods; 4.4 Problems; References5 Sources of Gravitational Radiation; 5.1 Sources of Continuous Gravitational Waves; 5.2 Sources of Gravitational-Wave Bursts; 5.2.1 Coalescing Binaries; 5.2.2 Gravitational Collapse; 5.2.3 Bursts from Cosmic String Cusps; 5.2.4 Other Burst Sources; 5.3 Sources of a Stochastic Gravitational-Wave Background; 5.3.1 Cosmological Backgrounds; 5.3.2 Astrophysical Backgrounds; 5.4 Problems; References; 6 Gravitational-Wave Detectors; 6.1 Ground-Based Laser Interferometer Detectors; 6.1.1 Notes on Optics; 6.1.2 Fabry-Pérot Cavity; 6.1.3 Michelson Interferometer; 6.1.4 Power Recycling; 6.1.5 Readout6.1.6 Frequency Response of the Initial LIGO Detector; 6.1.7 Sensor Noise; 6.1.8 Environmental Sources of Noise; 6.1.9 Control System; 6.1.10 Gravitational-Wave Response of an Interferometric Detector; 6.1.11 Second Generation Ground-Based Interferometers (and Beyond); 6.2 Space-Based Detectors; 6.2.1 Spacecraft Tracking; 6.2.2 LISA; 6.2.3 Decihertz Experiments; 6.3 Pulsar Timing Experiments; 6.4 Resonant Mass Detectors; 6.5 Problems; References; 7 Gravitational-Wave Data Analysis; 7.1 Random Processes; 7.1.1 Power Spectrum; 7.1.2 Gaussian Noise; 7.2 Optimal Detection Statistic; 7.2.1 Bayes's Theorem
• Sommario/riassunto: This most up-to-date, one-stop reference combines coverage of both theory and observational techniques, with introductory sections to bring all readers up to the same level. Written by outstanding researchers directly involved with the scientific program of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the book begins with a brief review of general relativity before going on to describe the physics of gravitational waves and the astrophysical sources of gravitational radiation. Further sections cover gravitational wave detectors, data analysis, and the outlook of gravitation