Binary systems as gravitational wave detectors

TL;DR

This paper explores the use of binary systems as natural detectors for gravitational waves in the microhertz frequency range, aiming to uncover new phenomena and dark matter signatures.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of using binary systems to probe unexplored gravitational wave frequencies and their potential for dark matter detection.

Findings

Binary systems can be sensitive to microhertz gravitational waves.

Resonant effects in binaries can reveal new astrophysical phenomena.

Potential to explore uncharted dark matter parameter space.

Abstract

``Adding colour'' to the gravitational-wave sky by probing unexplored frequency bands has the potential to unveil new and unexpected phenomena in the Universe. In these proceedings, we summarise current efforts to probe gravitational waves with $\mu$Hz frequencies through their resonant impact on binary systems. We also discuss how these binaries can explore uncharted regions of parameter space in the hunt for dark matter.