Techniques for Targeted Fermi-GBM Follow-up of Gravitational-wave Events

Blackburn, L., Briggs, M. S., Camp, J., Christensen, N., Connaughton, V., Jenke, P. and Veitch, J. (2012) Techniques for Targeted Fermi-GBM Follow-up of Gravitational-wave Events. In: 4th International Fermi Symposium, Monterey, CA, USA, 28 Oct - 02 Nov 2012,

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Abstract

The Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo ground-based gravitational-wave detectors are projected to come online 2015-2016, reaching a final sensitivity sufficient to observe dozens of binary neutron star mergers per year by 2018. We present a fully-automated, targeted search strategy for prompt gamma-ray counterparts in offline Fermi-GBM data. The multi-detector method makes use of a detailed model response of the instrument, and benefits from time and sky location information derived from the gravitational-wave signal.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Veitch, Dr John
Authors: Blackburn, L., Briggs, M. S., Camp, J., Christensen, N., Connaughton, V., Jenke, P., and Veitch, J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:4th International Fermi Symposium

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