A stochastic template placement algorithm for gravitational wave data analysis

Ian Harry, Bruce Allen, B. S. Sathyaprakash

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Abstract

This paper presents an algorithm for constructing matched-filter template banks in an arbitrary parameter space. The method places templates at random, then removes those which are "too close" together. The properties and optimality of stochastic template banks generated in this manner are investigated for some simple models. The effectiveness of these template banks for gravitational wave searches for binary inspiral waveforms is also examined. The properties of a stochastic template bank are then compared to the deterministically placed template banks that are currently used in gravitational wave data analysis.
Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review D
Volume80
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2009

Keywords

  • gr-qc

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