Title

FINDCHIRP: An algorithm for detection of gravitational waves from inspiraling compact binaries

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Bruce Allen, Max-Planck-Institut fur GravitationsphysikFollow
Warren G. Anderson, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeFollow
Patrick R. Brady, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeFollow
Duncan A. Brown, Syracuse UniversityFollow
Jolien D E Creighton, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeFollow

Document Type

Article

Date

Summer 6-19-2012

Keywords

Gravitational wave astronomy

Language

English

Official Citation

10.1103/PhysRevD.85.122006

Disciplines

Cosmology, Relativity, and Gravity | Instrumentation

Description/Abstract

Matched-filter searches for gravitational waves from coalescing compact binaries by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration use the FINDCHIRP algorithm: an implementation of the optimal filter with innovations to account for unknown signal parameters and to improve performance on detector data that has nonstationary and non-Gaussian artifacts. We provide details on the FINDCHIRP algorithm as used in the search for subsolar mass binaries, binary neutron stars, neutron star-black hole binaries, and binary black holes.

Recommended Citation

10.1103/PhysRevD.85.122006

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