The redshift evolution of the binary black hole merger rate: A weighty matter
LAC Van Son, SE De Mink, T Callister… - The Astrophysical …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Gravitational-wave detectors are starting to reveal the redshift evolution of the binary black
hole (BBH) merger rate, R BBH (z). We make predictions for R BBH (z) as a function of black …
hole (BBH) merger rate, R BBH (z). We make predictions for R BBH (z) as a function of black …
No peaks without valleys: The stable mass transfer channel for gravitational-wave sources in light of the neutron star–black hole mass gap
LAC van Son, SE de Mink, M Renzo… - The Astrophysical …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Gravitational-wave (GW) detections are starting to reveal features in the mass distribution of
double compact objects. The lower end of the black hole (BH) mass distribution is especially …
double compact objects. The lower end of the black hole (BH) mass distribution is especially …
PyCBC Inference: A Python-based parameter estimation toolkit for compact binary coalescence signals
We introduce new modules in the open-source PyCBC gravitational-wave astronomy toolkit
that implement Bayesian inference for compact-object binary mergers. We review the …
that implement Bayesian inference for compact-object binary mergers. We review the …
The locations of features in the mass distribution of merging binary black holes are robust against uncertainties in the metallicity-dependent cosmic star formation …
LAC van Son, SE de Mink, M Chruślińska… - The Astrophysical …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
New observational facilities are probing astrophysical transients such as stellar explosions
and gravitational-wave sources at ever-increasing redshifts, while also revealing new …
and gravitational-wave sources at ever-increasing redshifts, while also revealing new …
First Results from SMAUG: The Need for Preventative Stellar Feedback and Improved Baryon Cycling in Semianalytic Models of Galaxy Formation
V Pandya, RS Somerville… - The Astrophysical …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
Semianalytic models (SAMs) are a promising means of tracking the physical processes
associated with galaxy formation, but many of their approximations have not been rigorously …
associated with galaxy formation, but many of their approximations have not been rigorously …
Not Just Winds: Why Models Find That Binary Black Hole Formation Is Metallicity-dependent, while Binary Neutron Star Formation Is Not
Both detailed and rapid population studies alike predict that binary black hole (BHBH)
formation is orders of magnitude more efficient at low metallicity than high metallicity, while …
formation is orders of magnitude more efficient at low metallicity than high metallicity, while …
RippleNet: a recurrent neural network for sharp wave ripple (SPW-R) detection
Hippocampal sharp wave ripples (SPW-R) have been identified as key bio-markers of
important brain functions such as memory consolidation and decision making …
important brain functions such as memory consolidation and decision making …
Pattern speed evolution of barred galaxies in TNG50
Context. Galactic bars are found in the majority of disc galaxies. They rotate nearly rigidly
with an angular frequency called pattern speed. In idealised simulations, the bar pattern …
with an angular frequency called pattern speed. In idealised simulations, the bar pattern …
Posterior samples of the parameters of binary black holes from Advanced LIGO, Virgo's second observing run
This paper presents a parameter estimation analysis of the seven binary black hole mergers—
GW170104, GW170608, GW170729, GW170809, GW170814, GW170818, and GW170823 …
GW170104, GW170608, GW170729, GW170809, GW170814, GW170818, and GW170823 …
Strengthening of the f mode due to subsurface magnetic fields in simulations of convection
Previous studies have found that localized strengthening of the f mode recedes the
emergence of active regions on the Sun by one day to three days. To help interpret these …
emergence of active regions on the Sun by one day to three days. To help interpret these …