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Sesana, Alberto | |||||||
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MPI fuer Gravitationsphysik - Am Muhlenberg 1 - Golm - Brandenburg - Germany | |||||||
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TC2 |
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Imprint of black hole formation and growth scenarios on gravitational wave signals | |||||
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Abstract |
Detection of gravitational waves (GW) will soon be a reality, opening a completely new window on the Universe. Massive black holes (MBH) binaries (MBHBs) are expected to be among the primary actors on this upcoming stage. I review our current understanding of MBH(B) formation and evolution during the cosmic history, I will discuss detectability with planned space interferometers (eLISA) and ongoing and forthcoming pulsar timing arrays. In particular I will present GW observations as a powerful astrophysical tool, that will enable us to better understand the physics of the formation, dynamics and cosmic evolution of MBHs. |
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