Maggiore M. Gravitational Waves. Volume 1. Theory and Experiments

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008. — 569 p.Gravitational-Wave Theory
The geometric approach to GWs.
The field-theoretical approach to GWs.
Generation of GWs in linearized theory.
Applications.
GW generation by post-Newtonian sources.
Experimental observation of GW emission in compact binaries.
Gravitational-Wave Experiments
Data analysis techniques.
Resonant-mass detectors.
Interferometers.