Gravitational-wave sensitivity curves

Moore, C.J., Cole, R.H. and Berry, C.P.L. (2015) Gravitational-wave sensitivity curves. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 32(1), 015014. (doi: 10.1088/0264-9381/32/1/015014)

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Abstract

There are several common conventions in use by the gravitational-wave community to describe the amplitude of sources and the sensitivity of detectors. These are frequently confused. We outline the merits of and differences between the various quantities used for parameterizing noise curves and characterizing gravitational-wave amplitudes. We conclude by producing plots that consistently compare different detectors. Similar figures can be generated on-line for general use at http://rhcole.com/apps/GWplotter.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Berry, Dr Christopher
Authors: Moore, C.J., Cole, R.H., and Berry, C.P.L.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Classical and Quantum Gravity
Publisher:IOP Publishing
ISSN:0264-9381
ISSN (Online):1361-6382
Published Online:08 December 2014
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 IOP Publishing Ltd
First Published:First published in Classical and Quantum Gravity 32(1): 015014
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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