Binary interactions lead to the formation of intriguing objects, such as compact binaries,
supernovae, gamma ray bursts, X-ray binaries, pulsars, novae, cataclysmic variables, hot …

These are exciting times for binary black holes (BBHs). LIGO and Virgo detections are
progressively drawing a spectacular fresco of BBH masses, spins, and merger rates. In this …

Studying the formation and evolution of black hole binaries (BHBs) is essential for the
interpretation of current and forthcoming gravitational wave (GW) detections. We investigate …

The recent detections of the binary black hole mergers GW150914 and GW151226 have
inaugurated the field of gravitational-wave astronomy. For the two main formation channels …

The era of large transient surveys, gravitational-wave observatories, and multi-messenger
astronomy has opened up new possibilities for our understanding of the evolution and final …

Using simulations of non-rotating supernova progenitors, we explore the kicks imparted to
and the spins induced in the compact objects birthed in core collapse. We find that the recoil …

We perform an extensive numerical study of the evolution of massive binary systems to
predict the peculiar velocities that stars obtain when their companion collapses and disrupts …

We compare evolutionary predictions of double compact object merger rate densities with
initial and forthcoming LIGO/Virgo upper limits. We find that:(i) Due to the cosmological …

We use very long baseline interferometry to measure the proper motions of three black hole
X-ray binaries (BHXBs). Using these results together with data from the literature and Gaia …

Natal kicks are a matter of debate and they significantly affect the merger rate density of
compact objects. Here, we present a new simple formalism for natal kicks of neutron stars …