The Gravitational Wave Astronomy research line (or Research Line RL2) aims to advance the scientific and technical frontiers of gravitational wave (GW) research through active involvement in major international collaborations such as LIGO, LISA, and the Einstein Telescope (ET). Our work focuses on deepening the understanding of compact objects and strong-field gravity by developing data analysis techniques, waveform models, and astrophysical source characterizations.
We concentrate on two key research areas: (1) the modeling and analysis of compact binary mergers—the source of all GW signals detected so far, and (2) the search for continuous wave sources, requiring novel computational strategies beyond brute-force methods. High-performance computing and open-source software development are central to both.
In addition to scientific goals, RL2 contributes to detector characterization and noise mitigation, and is committed to training the next generation of researchers. Students gain hands-on experience through their involvement in international GW collaborations. Aligned with national and European strategic priorities, RL2 also plays an active role in shaping the scientific vision and roadmap for future GW observatories, reinforcing IAC3’s leadership in this dynamic field.
