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Testing Gravitational Physics with Space-based Gravitational-wave ObservationsGravitational wave observations provide exceptional and unique opportunities for precision tests of gravitational physics, as predicted by general relativity (GR). Space-based gravitational wave measurements, with high signal-to-noise ratios and large numbers of observed events may provide the best-suited gravitational-wave observations for testing GR with unprecedented precision. These observations will be especially useful in testing the properties of gravitational waves and strong-field aspects of the theory which are less relevant in other observations. We review the proposed GR test based on observations of massive black hole mergers, extreme mass ratio inspirals, and galactic binary systems.
Document ID
20120007851
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Baker, John G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 20, 2011
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.5948.2012
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.5948.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: Workshop for Gravitational-Wave Mission Architectural Concepts/Maritime Institute
Location: Linthicum, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: December 20, 2011
End Date: December 21, 2011
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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