Electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational-wave signals

Our research focuses on identifying and characterising the electromagnetic signals emitted by gravitational-wave sources.

Using 8-meter and 4-meter telescopes, we rapidly follow up gravitational-wave detections to locate their optical and infrared counterparts. These observations help determine the properties of kilonovae and other astrophysical transients, providing crucial insights into their physical mechanisms, nucleosynthesis processes, and role in cosmic evolution. By combining gravitational-wave data with electromagnetic observations, in collaboration with other research groups, we can probe the nature of compact object mergers and refine our understanding of fundamental physics.

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