Speaker
Dr
alberto sesana
(Albert Einstein Institute, Golm)
Description
In the next decade the detection of gravitational
waves (GW) will be a reality, opening a
completely new window on the Universe.
Massive black holes (MBH) binaries (MBHBs)
are expected to be among the primary
actors on this upcoming stage. Utilizing detailed MBHB population
models (based on our current best understanding of galaxy formation
and evolution trough mergers, and on our knowledge of the relations
between MBHs and their hosts), I describe prospects of detecting
GWs with forthcoming pulsar timing arrays (PTAs). A strong
GW background, detectable at a level of 10-100ns timing precision,
is a robust predictions of all the models. I will also discuss
the prospects of resolving individual binaries, along with the
issues of parameter estimation and search of potential
electromagnetic counterparts.
Primary author
Dr
alberto sesana
(Albert Einstein Institute, Golm)
