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LISA and the Global Analysis of Galactic Binary Gravitational Wave Signals

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) via YouTube

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This course aims to teach learners about the global analysis of galactic binary gravitational wave signals using the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). The course covers topics such as GW parameter estimation for LISA, LISA sources, LISA Data Challenges, Gibbs Sampling, global fit design, catalog production, catalog results, and catalog usage. The teaching method includes a presentation by an expert in the field, discussing the application of the 'GBMCMC' pipeline to the global fit of Galactic white dwarf binaries and simulated data sets from LISA Data Challenges. This course is intended for individuals interested in gravitational wave astronomy, data analysis, and signal processing in the context of space-based observatories like LISA.

Syllabus

Intro
LISA and the Global Fit
Outline GW parameter estimation for LISA
Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA)
LISA sources
LISA Data Challenges
LDC Radler (challenge 1)
What is Gibbs Sampling?
Why Gibbs Sampling?
Global Fit Design
Catalog production
Catalog results
Catalog usage Developer's view
Corner case 1 Developer's view
Corner case 2 Developer's view

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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