Cosmology and the Early Universe
B.S. Sathyaprakash (Penn State, Cardiff University), Enis Belgacem, (University of Geneva), Daniele Bertacca (Universita degli Studi di Padova),, Chiara Caprini (Universite Paris Diderot, France), Giulia Cusin (University, of Oxford, United Kingdom)
TL;DR
This paper discusses how future gravitational wave observations could provide insights into the early universe, including phase transitions, primordial black holes, and fundamental physics such as dark matter, dark energy, and theories of gravity.
Contribution
It outlines potential scientific advancements from upcoming gravitational wave data in understanding early universe phenomena and fundamental physics.
Findings
Potential to detect early universe phase transitions
Constraints on primordial black holes from gravitational waves
Insights into dark matter, dark energy, and gravity theories
Abstract
This Astro-2020 White Paper deals with what we might learn from future gravitational wave observations about the early universe phase transitions and their energy scales, primordial black holes, Hubble parameter, dark matter and dark energy, modified theories of gravity and extra dimensions.
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Taxonomy
TopicsCosmology and Gravitation Theories · Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae