Analytic marginalisation of phase parameter

Document #:

LIGO-T1300326-v1

Document type:

T - Technical notes

Abstract:

In this document we derive the likelihood for GW parameter estimation marginalised over the phase parameter. We describe its implementation in LALInference, show its consistency with previous results, and note a significant speed increase.

Files in Document:

• margphi.pdf (file is not accessible)

Topics:

• Other data analysis

Authors:

• John Veitch
• Walter Del Pozzo

Keywords:

parameter estimation bayesian phase marginalisation