Gravity Seminars

Accurate and computationally efficient waveform models are essential for extracting astrophysical and fundamental physics information from gravitational-wave observations of compact binaries. As detector sensitivities improve and next-generation observatories come online, delivering physically complete waveform template become increasingly critical. In this talk, I will describe some recent developments in waveform modeling for compact binaries, focussing on so-called phenomenological models. I will discuss two main directions: improving the treatment of spin-precession effects, and extending existing models to accurately describe systems involving neutron stars. I will show how these advancements enhance our ability to characterize source properties and discuss their implications for future observations and applications in gravitational-wave astronomy.