Testing gravity with standard sirens

ORAL

Abstract

Multi-messenger gravitational wave (GW) astronomy offers exciting new avenues to test Einstein's theory of gravity. In this talk I will summarize what we could learn about gravity using standard sirens. In particular, I will focus on tests of the propagation speed, the GW luminosity distance and additional polarizations. Moreover, I will present recent results on how to probe additional cosmological fields with GW oscillations. FinalIy, I will discuss the prospects of observing these effects with present and future GW observatories such as LIGO/VIRGO and LISA.

Authors

  • Jose Maria Ezquiaga

    University of Chicago