GW1 - GW Laser Interferometry in USA |
Speaker_ |
Fairhurst, Stephen |
Co-autors |
LIGO Scientific Collaboration |
Talk _ |
Results from LIGO Observations |
Abstract _ |
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors have reached their design sensitivity, and searches for gravitational waves are ongoing. We discuss the status of searches for transient gravitational-wave signals. Candidate signals include gravitational waves from the coalescence of binary neutron star/black hole systems and unmodelled sub-second bursts of gravitational radiation, such as those produced during core-collapse supernovae, or associated with gamma-ray bursters. We discuss current efforts to detect gravitational waves from these sources and comment on future prospects for these searches. |