Multi-Segment Consistency Tests of General Relativity

Mar 6, 2026·
Vaishak Prasad
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Abstract
This work introduces a multi-parameter Multi-Segment Consistency Test that enforces consistency of extrinsic signal properties across independent waveform segments. Applied to the inspiral and ringdown portions of GW250114, the method strengthens area-increase constraints while retaining a physically consistent treatment of shared source properties.
Publication
arXiv (gr-qc:2603.05835)

Status: Preprint

Authors: Vaishak Prasad

Venue: arXiv (gr-qc:2603.05835)

Generalizes inspiral-merger-ringdown consistency tests using a multi-segment, time-domain framework and applies it to GW250114.