1. Recent past and current work.
Bayesian data analysis for PTAs, recently
in particular influence of timing-model fitting (van Haasteren & L. 12)
Many new implementations submitted for IPTA data challenge:
Cambridge, JPL, Montana state, hybrid algorithms (Milwaukee + AEI)
van Haasteren 12: GW information confined to only a few
(~10 per pulsar) basis functions. Accelerates Bayesian searches
of stochastic Background by >1000.
Apply this idea to single-source searches. Finally sort out the mess
with the pulsar term.
Explore intermediate (not stochastic, not single source, but
in-between) algorithms
New model for pulsar scintillations (Pen & L., to be submitted)
Try to understand Willem’s papers on polarization
Learn how to observe
Yuri Levin, Monash University

2. Physical model (picture by Adam McGee)
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