Cel We propose a research program to explore the implications of compact binaries, with emphasis on pulsar binaries, for gravitational-wave astronomy. Interest in compact binaries derives not only from an intrinsic motivation of understanding their origin and evolution in various astrophysical environments, but also from the fact that these are strong sources of gravitational waves. Pulsar binaries, one of the prime targets for ground-based gravitational-wave detectors, form a subgroup of compact binaries. This work will involve (a) a comprehensive study on the empirical properties of Galactic pulsar population and (b) a systematic analysis to constrain theoretical models on binary evolution using the empirical rate estimates relevant to pulsar binaries. Establishing the preferred model parameter space will allow us to explore various types of compact binaries with better constraints. This work can be expanded to study statistics of gamma-ray bursts, which are also strong sources of gravitational waves. As one of the short-term projects, we will compare observational properties of gamma-ray bursts with theoretical predictions. This study will provide a unique tool to quantify uncertainties in theoretical assumptions on the formation and evolutionary channels of compact binaries, as well as to calculate more reliable rate estimates for the gravitational wave detection for the current and future detectors. Dziedzina nauki natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomygravitational waves Słowa kluczowe Astrophysics Gamma-Ray Bursts Gravitational-Wave Pulsar Binaries Statistical Analysis Program(-y) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Temat(-y) PEOPLE-2007-4-2.IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Zaproszenie do składania wniosków FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Koordynator MAX IV Laboratory, Lund University Wkład UE € 161 398,35 Adres Paradisgatan 5c 22100 LUND Szwecja Zobacz na mapie Region Södra Sverige Sydsverige Skåne län Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Melvyn B. Davies (Prof.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych
