Gravitational waves from first-order phase transitions

LISA may be able to detect the gravitational waves from a first order phase transition at the electroweak scale. We present results from a large campaign of simulations studying a model of such phase transitions, and determine the shape of the power spectrum with unparalleled accuracy. We make concrete predictions of the detectability of sound waves from such a scenario, and note that an accurate measurement could place constraints on the underlying phase transition parameters.

Dates: 

Mardi, 5 septembre, 2017 - 14:00

Salle / Local: 

483 A - Malevitch83 A - Malevitch

Nom/Prénom // Last name/First name: 

David Weir

Affiliation: 

University of Helsinki

Equipe(s) organisatrice(s) / Organizing team(s): 

  • Théorie