Abstract
Gravitational wave observations will probe nonlinear gravitational interactions and thus enable strong tests of Einsteins theory of general relativity. We present a numerical relativity study of the late inspiral and merger of binary black holes in scalar-tensor theories of gravity. We consider binaries inside a scalar field bubble, including in some cases a potential. We demonstrate how an evolving scalar field is able to trigger detectable differences between gravitational waves in scalar-tensor gravity and the corresponding waves in general relativity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 232002 |
Journal | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 7 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)