Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy

Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy provides a timely, multidisciplinary, and up-to-date view of the physics of black holes at all scales. Furthermore, the book provides an exhaustive overview of the crucial open questions and the recent advancements in the astrophysics of black holes in the wake of the incredible advancements made in the last decade. The book includes discussions on the possible improvements in theoretical modelling and observational perspectives for black holes of all sizes, and the associated new challenges. The structure of the book, and the themes discussed, will provide the reader with material to access an entwined understanding of black hole physics at all the scales, avoiding the compartmentalised view that is typical of more specialised manuscripts and reviews. Black Holes in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy is a complete reference for scientists interested in a multi-directional approach to the study of black holes, providing substantial discussions about the interplay of different types of black holes. The book provides professionals with a heterogeneous and comprehensive overview of the astrophysics of black holes of all masses, and will serve as a reference for scientists working in any fields relating to black holes. Focused on recent advances and future perspectives of black holes, the book provides researchers with a clear view of cutting-edge research and the direction this research is heading Provides a multidisciplinary volume that will offer the readers a fresh view on black holes, discussing and reviewing the most recent advancements in theoretical, numerical, and observational techniques put in place to detect black holes Provides a bridge among different black hole areas, fostering new collaborations among professionals working in different, but intrinsically interconnected, fields INDICE: Section 1: Stellar Black Holes and Compact Stellar Remnants 1. Single Stellar Evolution 2. Binary Stellar Evolution 3. Black Holes In Binaries: Isolated Formation Channels 4. Black Holes In Binaries: Dynamical Formation Channels 5. Black Holes In Binaries Through Observations: X-Ray, Detached, LIGO Section 2: Massive Black Holes In Star Clusters 6. Formation Channels: IMBH, IMBH Binaries, Imris 7. Observational Perspectives: X-Ray, Radio, Kinematics, LIGO, LISA Section 3: Massive Black Holes in Galactic Nuclei 8. Supermassive Black Hole Formation Scenarios 9. Theoretical Models and Observational Constraints: Large Scale Dynamics of Galaxy and Supermassive Black Hole Mergers 10. Theoretical Models and Observational Constraints: Small Scale Wet Dynamics of Galaxy and Supermassive Black Hole Mergers 11. Theoretical Models and Observational Constraints: Small Scale Dry Dynamics of Galaxy and Supermassive Black Hole Mergers 12. Theoretical Models and Observational Constraints: Massive Black Hole Triplets and Multiplets of Galaxy and Supermassive Black Hole Mergers 13. Supermassive Black Holes, Galactic Coupled Dynamics and Evolution Section 4: Primordial Black Holes 14. Primordial Black Hole formation scenarios 15. Primordial Black Hole pairing in the context of GW detections 16. Primordial Black Hole detection prospects Section 5: Detection prospects 17. Supermassive Black Hole Mergers 18. Massive Black Holes and Compact Objects: X-MRI, H-IMRI, E/IMRI 19. Tidal Disruption Events 20. I/Supermassive Black Hole and Binary Black Holes: Formation and Galactic Centers

• ISBN: 978-0-323-95636-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 330
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés