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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Creighton, Jolien D. E. (Jolien Donald Earl), 1971-

Contributor:

Anderson, Warren G., 1963-

Series:

Wiley series in cosmology.

Wiley series in cosmology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astrophysics.

Gravitational waves.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (391 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783527636044

3527636048

9781283869843

1283869845

9783527636051

3527636056

9783527636037

352763603X

OCLC:

797919279