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Pulsar Timing Array -- A Nanohertz Gravitational Wave Telescope

Center for Gravitational Wave Physics
Penn State University
21-23 July 2005

Pulsar timing offers a unique opportunity to detect nano-Hz frequency gravitational waves. The nano-Hz regime fills a void between the ultra-low frequency band probed by cosmic microwave background experiments and
higher frequency bands probed by space and ground based gravitational wave observatories. Sources of gravitational waves detectable using pulsar timing methods include coalescing supermassive black hole binary systems distributed throughout the universe, relic gravitational waves generated at the birth of the universe, and cosmic strings.
The main goal of this workshop is to bring together researchers in gravitational wave, massive black hole, and pulsar astrophysics in order to discuss and advance the research that will lead to gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing. Talks will be given to promote useful discussions on the topics of improving pulsar timing, developing gravitational wave detection techniques, interpreting observations, and better understanding the sources of gravitational waves in the nano-Hz frequency regime.
Additional details about the meeting, including registration and hotel
information, can be found at here.

The hotel room block will release on 20 June, 2005.