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Gravitational Wave Burst Source Direction Estimation Using Time And Amplitude Information, J. Markowitz, M. Zanolin, L. Cadonati, E. Katsavounidis
Gravitational Wave Burst Source Direction Estimation Using Time And Amplitude Information, J. Markowitz, M. Zanolin, L. Cadonati, E. Katsavounidis
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In this article we study two problems that arise when using timing and amplitude estimates from a network of interferometers (IFOs) to evaluate the direction of an incident gravitational wave burst (GWB). First, we discuss an angular bias in the least squares timing-based approach that becomes increasingly relevant for moderate to low signal-to-noise ratios. We show how estimates of the arrival time uncertainties in each detector can be used to correct this bias. We also introduce a stand alone parameter estimation algorithm that can improve the arrival time estimation and provide root-sum-squared strain amplitude (h(rss)) values for each site. In …
Book Review: The Road To Galaxy Formation 2nd Ed, T. D. Oswalt
Book Review: The Road To Galaxy Formation 2nd Ed, T. D. Oswalt
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This document is Dr. Oswalt’s review of The road to galaxy formation 2nd ed by William C. Keel. Springer/Praxis, 2007 262p, 9783540725343 $99.00.
Book Review: Your Cosmic Context: An Introduction To Modern Cosmology, T. D. Oswalt
Book Review: Your Cosmic Context: An Introduction To Modern Cosmology, T. D. Oswalt
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This document is Dr. Oswalt’s review of Your Cosmic Context : an Introduction to Modern Cosmology by Todd Duncan and Craig Tyler Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2008 466p, 0132400103 $80.00, 9780132400107 $80.00.