Module 5: Noise in the IPTA data

Overview

• Understand the different noise processes that affect pulsar timing data
• Study the PSRs J1939+2134 and J1909-3744 data sets from the Parkes Pulsar Timing Array
• Determine the relative importance of different noise processes
• Consider the cause of pulsar timing noise

• Dispersion measure variations and their effect on precision pulsar timing, You et al. (2007; MNRAS)
• High signal-to-noise ratio observations and the ultimate limits of precision pulsar timing, Oslowski et al. (2011; MNRAS)
• Pulsar timing analysis in the presence of correlated noise, Coles et al. (2011; MNRAS)
• Developing a pulsar-based timescale, Hobbs et al. (2010arXiv1011.5285H)
• Measuring the Mass of Solar System Planets Using Pulsar Timing, Champion et al. (2010; ApJ)
• Switched Magnetospheric Regulation of Pulsar Spin-Down, Lyne et al. (2010, Science)
• An analysis of the timing irregularities for 366 pulsars, Hobbs et al. (2010, MNRAS)
• Assessing the role of spin noise in the precision timing of millisecond pulsars, Shannon & Cordes (2010, ApJ)
• Timing stability of millisecond pulsars and prospects for gravitational-wave detection, Verbiest et al. (2009, MNRAS)

For implementation issues in tempo2, speak with George Hobbs, Ryan Shannon or Mike Keith.

For general discussion on noise in pulsar data sets, speak with: Ingrid Stairs, Jim Cordes, Dan Stinebring, D. Champion.

Many of the science meeting talks will be dedicated to the topics of noise in the timing residuals. Experts include William Coles, Dick Manchester, Joris Verbiest, Stefan Oslowski and David Nice.