Varun Bhalerao
Abstract:
Detection and study of electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational wave events is critical for completing our astrophysical understanding of these sources. I will talk about the various initiatives in India for undertaking electromagnetic followup of such sources. I will discuss our new scheduling algorithm for optimising follow-up studies and discuss directions of future expansion of this effort. I will discuss the mild advantages in follow-up conferred upon certain geographical locations. I will discuss India's ground- and space-based observational capabilities for EM followup, and conclude with an introduction to a new robotic telescope being procured for this effort.