Science Analysis Group

Completed

The Multi-Messenger Astrophysics Science Analysis Group analyzed the potential scientific benefits of multi-messenger observations made possible by NASA observatories in the 2020 decade and beyond, working in conjunction with each other or with other ground and space-based instruments. MMA SAG was completed and final report delivered in 2020.

About MMA SAG

Combining Electromagnetic Radiation, Gravitational Wave Radiation, and Particle Astrophysics

The power of multi-messenger astrophysics was demonstrated in 2017 through the observation of a binary neutron star merger, the first astrophysical event observed in both the gravitational wave and electromagnetic spectra.

Multi-messenger astrophysics will remain an important tool for astronomers in the future as we combine electromagnetic radiation, gravitational wave radiation, and particle astrophysics observations of cosmic events. NASA’s space observatories in the 2020 decade and beyond have an important role to play, including those that continue to operate in the 2020s, such as Hubble, Chandra, Swift, Fermi; those planned, including JWST, WFIRST, Athena, LISA, Explorers; and those considered by the 2020 astrophysics decadal committee.

The Multi-Messenger Astrophysics Science Analysis Group analyzed the potential scientific benefits of multi-messenger observations made possible by NASA observatories in the 2020 decade and beyond, working in conjunction with each other or with other ground and space-based instruments.

MMA SAG Chairs

NameInstitutionJohn ConklinUniversity of FloridaJohn TomsickUniversity of California, BerkeleySuvi GezariUniversity of Maryland

MMA SAG Team Organization

AGN, SMBH Binaries, EMRIsSarah Burke-Spolaor, co-leadBindu Rani, co-leadNS+NS, NS+BH, WD-WD Binaries, GRBsEric Burns, co-leadColleen Wilson-Hodge, co-leadStellar Mass BH-BH BinariesPeter Shawhan, co-leadSaavik Ford, co-leadFRBs, SNe Ia, SN RemnantsGeoff Clayton, lead

MMA SAG Events

Friday, 8 June 2018

Kick-Off Telecon

TimeTopic12:00 NoonIntroduction and SAG GoalsBrief Introduction of Co-ChairsProposed organizational structure
A. Teams organized by MMA source with representation from each of the relevant messengers
B. One lead per team (volunteers needed!)Proposed Interaction Plan
A. Monthly – Full MMA SAG Telecons
B. Weekly – Source Team TeleconsOpen Discussion

A galaxy cluster. The center of the cluster is bright white with short red jets that point toward the top right and bottom left, and several blue filaments that spread throughout the center. Outside the bright center is purple gas that is bright toward the center and dimmer further from the center. Yellow galaxies of various shapes and sizes are spread throughout the image.

Multi-Messenger Astrophysics Science Analysis Group Charter

Multi-Messenger Astrophysics SAG Telecon Notes 8 June 2018

Multi-Messenger Astrophysics SAG Final Report

Decadal Survey White Paper Projects

A Summary of Multi-Messenger Science with Neutron Star Mergers

Opportunities for Multi-Messenger Astronomy in the 2020s

Multi-Physics of AGN Jets in the Multi-Messenger Era

A Unique Messenger to Probe Active Galactic Nuclei: High-Energy Neutrinos

Multi-Messenger Astrophysics With Pulsar Timing Arrays

A Summary of Multi-Messenger Science with Galactic Binaries

Core-Collapse Supernovae and Multi-Messenger Astronomy

Multi-Messenger Astrophysics Opportunities with Stellar-Mass Binary Black Hole Mergers

AGN (and Other) Astrophysics with Gravitational Wave Events

MMA SAG: Thermonuclear Supernovae

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