2012/09/20 by Alberto Sesana, Sesana, A.
Computer Science · Physics and Astronomy · #Computational Physics and Python Applications #Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics (astro-ph.CO) #FOS: Physical sciences #Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae #Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research #Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1209.4671
openalex publication_date 2012/09/20 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Space based gravitational wave astronomy will open a completely new window on\nthe Universe and massive black holes binaries are expected to be among the\nprimary actors on this upcoming stage. The New Gravitational-wave Observatory\n(NGO) is a space interferometer proposal derived from the former Laser\nInterferometer Space Antenna (LISA) concept. We describe here its capabilities\nof observing massive black hole binaries throughout the Universe, measuring\ntheir relevant parameters (masses, spins, distance to the observer) to high\nprecision. The statistical properties of the population of detected systems can\nbe used to constrain the massive black hole cosmic history, providing deep\ninsights into the faint, high redshift Universe.\n