Neutron Star Measurements in Third Generation Gravitational Wave Observatories

Gravitational waves from neutron star mergers provide insight into the properties of neutron stars. The properties of the neutron star's matter affect tidal interactions between the stars as they orbit during inspiral, as well as the potential waves from the post-merger remnant. We analyze the noise curves of proposed future gravitational-wave detectors to determine their capabilities and accuracy in detecting binary neutron-star mergers and measuring their properties. Detectors A+, A++, Cosmic Explorer1 & 2 Wide & Narrow, Einstein Telescopes B & D, Vrt,and Voyager are compared to AdvancedLIGO. We determine the optimal frequency range for future detector's sensitivity to tidal effects from neutron-star matter. We also use several equations of state to determine the frequency ranges relevant for a clear signal to noise ratio in the post-merger. This analysis helps determine which detector configurations are best for measuring properties of neutron star matter.