Theses - Institute of Astronomy
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Topics in gravitational-wave astronomy: Theoretical studies, source modelling and statistical methods
(2017-05-20)Astronomy with gravitational-wave observations is now a reality. Much of the theoretical research in this field falls under three broad themes: the mathematical description and physical understanding of gravitational ... -
Gravitational waves: understanding black holes
(2016-06-28)This thesis concerns the use of observations of gravitational waves as tools for astronomy and fundamental physics. Gravitational waves are small ripples in spacetime produced by rapidly accelerating masses; their existence ... -
The Adaptive Optics Lucky Imager: combining adaptive optics and lucky imaging
(2014-07-01)One of the highest resolution astronomical images ever taken in the visible were obtained by combining the techniques of adaptive optics and lucky imaging. The Adaptive Optics Lucky Imager (AOLI), being developed at Cambridge ... -
Exploring gravity
(2014-01-07)Gravitation is the dominant influence in most astrophysical interactions. Weak-field interactions have been extensively studied, but the strong-field regime remains largely unexplored. Gravitational waves (GWs) are an ...
