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| Name: Varun Bhalerao Affiliation: IUCAA, Pune Conference ID: ASI2016_797 Title : Einstein's messengers: gravitational wave sources and their electromagnetic counterparts Abstract Type : Plenary Abstract : An advanced network of gravitational wave detectors are expected to obtain the first direct detections of gravitational waves within the next few years, opening up a exciting new window in multi-messenger astrophysics. The proposed LIGO-India interferometer will join this network as we approach the era of gravitational wave astronomy. While the interferometric detectors can yield certain parameters of gravitational wave sources, complementary studies in electromagnetic wavelengths are crucial for a complete astrophysical understanding. In this talk, I will talk about gravitational wave sources, their electromagnetic counterparts, and what we can learn from them. I will highlight why India forms a key node in this global effort, and discuss prospects of optical, radio and X-ray follow-up from India. |