Lecturers
- Patrick Dasgupta, University of Delhi
- Bala R. Iyer, ICTS-TIFR
- M. Coleman Miller, University of Maryland
- Peter Saulson, Syracuse University
- Chris Van Den Broeck, Nikhef, Amsterdam
Courses
- Course 1: Introduction to the theory of GWs (Patrick Dasgupta / Bala Iyer)
- Einstein’s field equations, linearized theory, transverse traceless gauge, quadrupole formula, calculation of the flux, example of compact binary, Conservative post-Newtonian effects such as the perihelion precession of Mercury, adiabatic approximation, energy balance, computation of the “Newtonian” phasing formula, computation of the 1PN correction, survey of adiabatic approximants, effective one-body approach, state of art in GW source modelling.
- Course 2: Introduction to the experimental physics of GW detection (Peter Saulson)
- Interactions of GWs and detectors, GW detection through laser interferometry, Shot noise and radiation pressure noise, thermal noise, Optics of Fabry-Perot cavities, theory of linear systems, vibration isolation, feedback control systems, description of LIGO and current interferometers.
- Course 3: Astrophysics of GW sources (Cole Miller)
- Physics and astrophysics of compact objects, Isolated binary formation and evolution, supernova physics, spinning neutron stars, dynamic formation of compact binaries, population synthesis, estimation of compact binary coalescence rates, electromagnetic counterparts of compact binary mergers.
- Course 4: Bayesian approach to GW data analysis (Chris Van Den Broeck)
- Stochastic processes, correlation and autocorrelation, power spectrum, GW detection, matched filtering and template banks, signal consistency tests, Parameter estimation from coalescing compact binaries, Stochastic sampling methods: MCMC, Nested Sampling, Bayesian model selection, Examples: estimation of equation of state of neutron stars, tests of General Relativity.
Schedule
Registration: 8:30 to 9:00, Monday, June 29
Coffee breaks: 11:00 - 11:30, 15:30 - 16:00
Lunch break: 13:00 - 14:00
Dinner: 18:30 - 20:00
| Day | 9:30 - 11:00 | 11:30 - 13:00 | 14:00 - 15:30 | 16:00 - 17:30 |
| June 29 (Mon) | Lecture 1 (Dasgupta) | Lecture 2 (Saulson) | Tutorial 1 (Dasgupta) | Tutorial 2 (Saulson) |
| June 30 (Tue) | Lecture 1 (Dasgupta) | Lecture 2 (Saulson) | Tutorial 1 (Dasgupta) | Tutorial 2 (Saulson) |
| July 1 (Wed) | Lecture 1 (Iyer) | Lecture 2 (Saulson) | Tutorial 1 (Arun) | Tutorial 2 (Saulson) |
| July 2 (Thu) | Lecture 1 (Iyer) | Lecture 2 (Saulson) | Tutorial 1 (Arun) | Tutorial 2 (Saulson) |
| July 3 (Fri) | Lecture 1 (Iyer) | Lecture 2 (Saulson) | Tutorial 1 (Arun) | Tutorial 2 (Saulson) |
| July 6 (Mon) | Lecture 3 (Miller) | Lecture 4 (Van Den Broeck) | Tutorial 3 (Miller) | Tutorial 4 (Van Den Broeck) |
| July 7 (Tue) | Lecture 3 (Miller) | Lecture 4 (Van Den Broeck) | Tutorial 3 (Miller) | Tutorial 4 (Van Den Broeck) |
| July 8 (Wed) | Lecture 3 (Miller) | Lecture 4 (Van Den Broeck) | Tutorial 3 (Miller) | Tutorial 4 (Van Den Broeck) |
| July 9 (Thu) | Lecture 3 (Miller) | Lecture 4 (Van Den Broeck) | Tutorial 3 (Miller) | Tutorial 4 (Van Den Broeck) |
| July 10 (Fri) | Lecture 3 (Miller) | Lecture 4 (Van Den Broeck) | Tutorial 3 (Miller) | Tutorial 4 (Van Den Broeck) |