Now that detection of gravitational-wave signals from the coalescence of extra-galactic compact binary star mergers has become nearly routine, it is intriguing to consider other potential gravitational-wave signatures. Here we examine the prospects for discovery of continuous gravitational waves from fast-spinning neutron stars in our own galaxy and from more exotic sources. Potential continuous-wave sources are reviewed, search methodologies and results presented and prospects for imminent discovery discussed.

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搜索连续波引力辐射

现在，对河外致密双星合并合并产生的引力波信号的检测几乎已成为常规，考虑其他潜在的引力波特征是很有趣的。在这里，我们研究了从我们自己的星系中快速旋转的中子星和更奇特的来源中发现连续引力波的前景。回顾了潜在的连续波源，提出了搜索方法和结果，并讨论了即将发现的前景。