8.981 :: Selected Topics in Astrophysics

Gravitational wave astrophysics

12.10.07
Been a while since I updated! Posted some readings on sources that have been in my queue for quite a while. Student projects and papers will be posted next.

11.12.07
More readings, focusing on stuff related to binary populations.

11.01.07
Updated readings, with papers on primordial gravitational waves and a start on the literature related to binary sources.

11.01.07
Solution #4 posted.

10.23.07
Updated reading list with readings on random processes and noise.

10.23.07
Problem set #4 posted.

10.17.07
Schedule for class projects posted. Key deadlines: October 30 for project outlines; November 20 for completed paper drafts; weeks after Thanksgiving for class presentations.

10.10.07
Solution #2 posted, along with utility Mathematica notebook (PDF), and a second utility notebook written by Leo Stein.

10.06.07
Problem set #3 posted.

9.28.07
Tips and addenda to problem set #2 posted.

9.28.07
Problem set #2 posted.

9.26.07
Added reading: Thorne's review of multipole moments.

9.25.07
Syllabus and Projects updated.

9.25.07
Solution #1 posted.

9.11.07
Problem set #1 posted.

9.11.07
Problem set #1 posted.

9.11.07
Added some more readings: Articles by Damour and by Forward that popped up in lecture today.

9.07.07
Added some suggested readings, on the history of gravitational radiation and the modern politics of big space science.

9.03.07
Updated course info and discussion of topics to be covered loaded onto the website.