Does lowest order perturbation of Λ affect LIGO detection?

Author

Shuang Liang, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

8-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Physics

First Advisor

Dr. Matthew Benacquista

Second Advisor

Dr. Joseph Romano

Third Advisor

Dr. Soma Mukherjee

Abstract

Gravitational waves under the effect of a positive Cosmological Constant Λ has been a long time puzzle. To date, the full wave solution is still under construction, while attempts have been made to solve the linearized equations. We present a detailed derivative of the linearized Einstein’s Equations in a covariant manner, then solve for a lowest order perturbation in Λ. Results suggest that the Cosmological Constant has a large contribution to the phase of gravitational waves, which might be detectable.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Liang, Shuang, "Does lowest order perturbation of Λ affect LIGO detection?" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 204.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/204