Chris Belczynski
Copernicus Astron. Center (CAMK) (Varsovie, Pologne)
Amphithéâtre Henri Mineur, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris
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| « Theoretical Predictions for Compact Object Binary Inspirals » |
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Chris Belczynski |
| I will review the current merger rates for NS-NS, BH-NS and BH-BH binaries. The rates will be compared with the existing initial LIGO/VIRGO upper limits and discussed in terms of relevant physical processes responsible for the formation of these sources. I will show how soon (in terms of improving upper limits) advanced LIGO/VIRGO will start providing very useful astrophysical constraints that are at the moment beyond the reach of electromagnetic observations. Finally, I will discuss how advanced LIGO/VIRGO detections may resolve several issues associated with the formation of stellar-origin black holes. |
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vendredi 26 juin 2015 - 11:00 Amphithéâtre Henri Mineur, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris |
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