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Main Authors: Ashton, Gregory, Malz, Ann-Kristin, Colombo, Nicolo
Format: Preprint
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.17587
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author Ashton, Gregory
Malz, Ann-Kristin
Colombo, Nicolo
author_facet Ashton, Gregory
Malz, Ann-Kristin
Colombo, Nicolo
contents Gravitational-wave data from advanced-era interferometric detectors consists of background Gaussian noise, frequent transient artefacts, and rare astrophysical signals. Multiple search algorithms exist to detect the signals from compact binary coalescences, but their varying performance complicates interpretation. We present a machine learning-driven approach that combines results from individual pipelines and utilises conformal prediction to provide robust, calibrated uncertainty quantification. Using simulations, we demonstrate improved detection efficiency and apply our model to GWTC-3, enhancing confidence in multi-pipeline detections, such as the sub-threshold binary neutron star candidate GW200311_103121.
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spellingShingle Enhancing gravitational-wave detection: a machine learning pipeline combination approach with robust uncertainty quantification
Ashton, Gregory
Malz, Ann-Kristin
Colombo, Nicolo
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Gravitational-wave data from advanced-era interferometric detectors consists of background Gaussian noise, frequent transient artefacts, and rare astrophysical signals. Multiple search algorithms exist to detect the signals from compact binary coalescences, but their varying performance complicates interpretation. We present a machine learning-driven approach that combines results from individual pipelines and utilises conformal prediction to provide robust, calibrated uncertainty quantification. Using simulations, we demonstrate improved detection efficiency and apply our model to GWTC-3, enhancing confidence in multi-pipeline detections, such as the sub-threshold binary neutron star candidate GW200311_103121.
title Enhancing gravitational-wave detection: a machine learning pipeline combination approach with robust uncertainty quantification
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.17587