Bayesian Calibration of Gravitational-Wave Detectors Using Null Streams Without Waveform Assumptions

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Auteurs principaux: Wong, Isaac C. F., Cireddu, Francesco, Wils, Milan, Colemont, Tom, Narola, Harsh, Broeck, Chris Van Den, Li, Tjonnie G. F.
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author Wong, Isaac C. F.
Cireddu, Francesco
Wils, Milan
Colemont, Tom
Narola, Harsh
Broeck, Chris Van Den
Li, Tjonnie G. F.
author_facet Wong, Isaac C. F.
Cireddu, Francesco
Wils, Milan
Colemont, Tom
Narola, Harsh
Broeck, Chris Van Den
Li, Tjonnie G. F.
contents We introduce a Bayesian null-stream method to constrain calibration errors in closed-geometry gravitational-wave (GW) detector networks. Unlike prior methods requiring electromagnetic counterparts or waveform models, this method uses sky-independent null streams to calibrate the detectors with any GW signals, independent of general relativity or waveform assumptions. We show a proof-of-concept study to demonstrate the feasibility of the method. We discuss prospects for next-generation detectors like Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and LISA, where enhanced calibration accuracy will advance low-frequency GW science.
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spellingShingle Bayesian Calibration of Gravitational-Wave Detectors Using Null Streams Without Waveform Assumptions
Wong, Isaac C. F.
Cireddu, Francesco
Wils, Milan
Colemont, Tom
Narola, Harsh
Broeck, Chris Van Den
Li, Tjonnie G. F.
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
We introduce a Bayesian null-stream method to constrain calibration errors in closed-geometry gravitational-wave (GW) detector networks. Unlike prior methods requiring electromagnetic counterparts or waveform models, this method uses sky-independent null streams to calibrate the detectors with any GW signals, independent of general relativity or waveform assumptions. We show a proof-of-concept study to demonstrate the feasibility of the method. We discuss prospects for next-generation detectors like Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and LISA, where enhanced calibration accuracy will advance low-frequency GW science.
title Bayesian Calibration of Gravitational-Wave Detectors Using Null Streams Without Waveform Assumptions
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.06327