Speaker
Emily Spence
(Carleton University)
Description
This thesis investigates whether an external gravitational wave (GW) can meaningfully alter the inspiral of an existing compact binary. Using linearized general relativity, geodesic deviation, and a driven-oscillator model applied to systems including PSR B1913+16 and OJ 287, I find that realistic external waves are far too weak to have a significant effect, although an extreme hypothetical “GW laser” could in principle slow, halt, or reverse an inspiral.
| What area of study best describes your talk? | Analysis |
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Authors
Dr
Daniel Stolarski
(Carleton University)
Emily Spence
(Carleton University)