Seminars : Documents

Unmodelled Searches for Minute-Long Gravitational Waves
Maxime Fays (University of Sheffield)

A third-generation gravitational wave detector might be built right in our back garden, which would bring unprecedented opportunities for ULiège researchers to take part in developing the field of gravitational physics. In this context, searches for unmodelled gravitational waves are accessible and bring the potential to discover new, unexpected physics.

After introducing key concepts in gravitational wave theory and current generation detectors, I will present state-of-the-art techniques used to probe minute-long gravitational waves with minimal assumptions about the signal properties. I will then highlight areas of possible future developments that could benefit from the expertise present in the department. Finally, I will show the application of techniques used for gravitational wave analysis to the medical field.