Phenomenon
Chirp Signal
The rising whoop of a gravitational-wave merger.
The characteristic gravitational-wave signal of two compact objects spiralling together, climbing in frequency and amplitude until merger.
Overview
The characteristic gravitational-wave signal of two compact objects spiralling together, climbing in frequency and amplitude until merger.
See also
Short Gamma-ray Burst
A brief gamma flash from a neutron-star merger.
Binary Black Hole (BBH) Merger
Astrophysical source producing detectable gravitational-wave emission.
Binary Neutron Star (BNS) Merger
Astrophysical source producing detectable gravitational-wave emission.
Neutron Star–Black Hole (NSBH) Merger
Astrophysical source producing detectable gravitational-wave emission.
Intermediate-mass Black Hole Merger
Astrophysical source producing detectable gravitational-wave emission.
Extreme Mass Ratio Inspiral (EMRI)
Astrophysical source producing detectable gravitational-wave emission.