This $600,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports research in gravitational wave transient astrophysics with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). The goal is to advance LIGO science by detecting, characterizing, and interpreting gravitational wave transients in LIGO-VIRGO-KAGRA data. The team at the Georgia Institute of Technology will employ a combination of techniques to optimize detection of gravitational waves from compact binary mergers and other astrophysical sources. Key objectives include improving software infrastructure, mitigating the impact of noise transients, and supporting student-led exploration of novel detection approaches. This award will deepen the understanding of black holes, neutron stars, and other extreme cosmic phenomena, while also advancing data analysis techniques and fostering collaboration within the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the broader astrophysics community. No subawards are planned under this grant.
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