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A nested sampling code for targeted searches for continuous gravitational waves from pulsars

Year: 2017

Type: preprint

Abstract: This document describes a code to perform parameter estimation and model selection in targeted searches for continuous gravitational waves from known pulsars using data from ground-based gravitational wave detectors. We describe the general workings of the code and characterise it on simulated data containing both noise and simulated signals. We also show how it performs compared to a previous MCMC and grid-based approach to signal parameter estimation. Details how to run the code in a variety of cases are provided in Appendix A.

Source: arXiv (Cornell University)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1705.08978

Authors: Pitkin, Matthew, Isi, Maximiliano, Veitch, John, Woan, Graham

Language: English

Topic: Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Science and Technology Facilities Council

Awards: G1508433701, G7508136664

OpenAlex ID: W2618912200

Cites: 1

Cited by: 5

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