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Gravitational Wave Memory in Beyond GR Theories

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2026-05-11 v1

Abstract

Gravitational-wave memory is a low-frequency, non-oscillatory signal that provides a promising probe of strong-field gravity. We present the first computation of memory from full inspiral--merger--ringdown waveforms in a theory beyond GR, focusing on scalar Gauss--Bonnet gravity. We find percent-level deviations from GR, mainly driven by modified merger dynamics, while scalar-induced contributions to tensor memory are strongly suppressed. We found that including memory greatly enhances the mismatch between GR and beyond-GR waveforms, highlighting its potential as a complementary observable for tests of gravity with next-generation detectors.

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@article{arxiv.2605.07879,
  title  = {Gravitational Wave Memory in Beyond GR Theories},
  author = {Silvia Gasparotto},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.07879},
  year   = {2026}
}

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Contribution to the 2026 Cosmology session of the 60th Rencontres de Moriond

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