TAPIR Seminar
In person: 370 Cahill. To Join via Zoom: 868 5298 8404
ABSTRACT: Spin precession and orbital eccentricity are key parameters for inferring the formation channels of black hole binary systems. The first step toward measuring these properties is to develop robust models and gain a deeper understanding of their dynamics. In this talk, I will present a series of studies exploring different aspects of black hole binary dynamics. These works examine spin precession and eccentricity both separately and in combination, revealing novel insights into their interplay. In particular, We provide an alternative to classic orbit-averaged evolution equations for eccentric binaries and demonstrate that eccentricity and spin precession are inherently linked, with eccentricity influencing the evolution of spin inclinations. Finally, we show that this connection has profound implications for inferring black hole binary formation channels.