FINDCHIRP: An algorithm for detection of gravitational waves from inspiraling compact binaries
Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics · University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Matched-filter searches for gravitational waves from coalescing compact binaries by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration use the FINDCHIRP algorithm: an implementation of the optimal filter with innovations to account for unknown signal parameters and to improve performance on detector data that has nonstationary and non-Gaussian artifacts. We provide details on the FINDCHIRP algorithm as used in the search for subsolar mass binaries, binary neutron stars, neutron star--black hole binaries, and binary black holes.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 12.03
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- 100%
- References
- 67
Authors
5- BAB. AllenCorresponding
Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- WGW. G. Anderson
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- PRP. R. Brady
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- DBD. Brown
California Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Syracuse University
- JDJ. D. E. Creighton
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Topics & keywords
- Gravitational wave
- Physics
- Algorithm
- Computer science
- Astronomy