chi**2 testing of optimal filters for gravitational wave signals: An Experimental implementation

Jan, 2000
11 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Rev.D 61 (2000) 102001
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Abstract: (arXiv)
We have implemented likelihood testing of the performance of an optimal filter within the online analysis of AURIGA, a sub-Kelvin resonant-bar gravitational wave detector. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique in discriminating between impulsive mechanical excitations of the resonant-bar and other spurious excitations. This technique also ensures the accuracy of the estimated parameters such as the signal-to-noise ratio. The efficiency of the technique to deal with non-stationary noise and its application to data from a network of detectors are also discussed.
  • gravitational radiation: counters and detectors
  • mass: resonance
  • signal processing
  • electronics: background
  • statistical analysis
  • effect: stochastic