Objective The research project will pave the way for a better understanding of the binary neutron star (BNS) merger process with a view on the detection of gravitational waves (GWs) and electromagnetic (EM) signals. To achieve this goal, a large number of numerical relativistic simulations will be used to improve and develop GW models and to compute EM counterparts of BNS mergers.For the first time it is possible to investigate systematically the BNS parameter space, because the total mass, mass-ratio, eccentricity, spin, and the equation of state (EOS) can be varied simultaneously. I will perform numerical simulation of generic BNS systems with the focus on precessing configurations, i.e.~those where the spin of the neutron stars is not aligned with the orbital angular momentum. Based on the numerical simulations, semi-analytical models for the GW signal will be constructed. This is of great importance for GW astronomy, because although a GW from a BNS system may be detected any time in the next years, essential tools needed for the scientific exploitation of such events and determination of the elusive EOS are still missing. In addition to GW modeling, I will compute electromagnetic (EM) counterparts produced during the merger of the two neutron stars. Knowledge about the influence of the binary parameters on the GW and the EM signals allows to combine two independent observational methods, which crucially supports the emergent field of multi-messenger astronomy. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomygravitational wavesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomy Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2016 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinator STICHTING NEDERLANDSE WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK INSTITUTEN Net EU contribution € 165 598,80 Address WINTHONTLAAN 2 3526 KV Utrecht Netherlands See on map Region West-Nederland Utrecht Utrecht Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 165 598,80
