These observations support the hypothesis that GW170817 was produced by the merger of two neutron stars in NGC 4993 followed by a short gamma-ray burst (GRB ...
Oct 16, 2017 · A binary neutron star coalescence candidate (later designated GW170817) with merger time 12:41:04 UTC was observed through gravitational waves.
Oct 16, 2017 · This series of events was the long-awaited sign of neutron stars merging, and highlights the potential for global collaborations to unveil more ...
Oct 16, 2017 · GW170817 marks a new era of multi-messenger astronomy, where the same event is observed by both gravitational waves and electromagnetic waves.
Early ultraviolet observations revealed a blue transient that faded within 48 hours. Optical and infrared observations showed a redward evolution over ∼10 days.
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Apr 15, 2022 · Abstract:We present realistic expectations for the number and properties of neutron star binary mergers to be detected as multi-messenger ...
Multi-messenger Observations of a Binary Neutron Star Merger. R. Poggiani* on behalf of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration. Full ...
Oct 16, 2017 · The detection of the gravitational waves produced by the merger of two neutron stars –GW170817– has allowed scientists to fix at 70 km/s per ...
Oct 6, 2017 · ABSTRACT. On August 17, 2017 a binary neutron star coalescence candidate (later designated GW170817) with merger time 12:41:04.
We present realistic expectations for the number and properties of neutron star binary mergers to be detected as multi-messenger sources during the upcoming ...
