The astrophysical science case for a decihertz gravitational-wave detector
Ilya Mandel, Alberto Sesana, Alberto Vecchio
TL;DR
This paper advocates for a decihertz gravitational-wave detector, highlighting its potential to unlock unique astrophysical insights into supernovae, black holes, and binary systems, thus expanding our understanding of the universe.
Contribution
It presents a detailed scientific case for a decihertz gravitational-wave mission, emphasizing its unique capabilities for astrophysical discovery beyond existing detectors.
Findings
Potential to probe supernova progenitors
Ability to detect intermediate mass black holes
Enhanced sky localization for gravitational-wave sources
Abstract
We discuss the astrophysical science case for a decihertz gravitational-wave mission. We focus on unique opportunities for scientific discovery in this frequency range, including probes of type IA supernova progenitors, mergers in the presence of third bodies, intermediate mass black holes, seeds of massive black holes, improved sky localization, and tracking the population of merging compact binaries.
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