Distortion of Gravitational-wave Signals by Astrophysical Environments
arXiv:2009.07626 · doi:10.1007/978-981-15-4702-7_39-1
Abstract
Many objects discovered by LIGO and Virgo are peculiar because they fall in a mass range which in the past was considered unpopulated by compact object. Given the significance of the astrophysical implications, it is important to first understand how their masses are measured from gravitational-wave signals. How accurate is the measurement? Are there elements missing in our current model which may result in a bias? This chapter is dedicated to these questions. In particular, we will highlight several astrophysical factors which are not included in the standard model of GW sources but could result in a significant bias in the estimation of the mass. These factors include strong gravitational lensing, the relative motion of the source, a nearby massive object, and a gaseous background.
arXiv comment23 pages. This is a contribution to the "Handbook of Gravitational Wave Astronomy" (Eds. C. Bambi, S. Katsanevas and K. Kokkotas; Springer Singapore, 2021). Comments welcome!
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