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Eccentricities in Gravitational Wave Binaries

Eccentricities in Gravitational Wave Binaries

Why does eccentricity matter in compact binary systems if orbits circularize before merger? A walkthrough of orbital dynamics and gravitational wave emission.

Jun 1, 2024
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka' but 'That's funny...'" - Isaac Asimov Recently, I have noticed increased … … Read more
Why Gravitational Radiation Starts at the Quadrupole

Why Gravitational Radiation Starts at the Quadrupole

An intuitive walkthrough of why monopolar and dipolar gravitational radiation don't exist, and why the quadrupole is the leading order contribution.

Jan 1, 2024
"Out of intense complexities, intense simplicities emerge" - Winston Churchill I have always been absolutely awestruck by the fact that gravitational radiation can only be … … Read more