In simulations, a new cross-correlation-only statistic NPMV detects a gravitational-wave background more often than the standard PTA statistic, improving detection probability by about 47% at the 5-sigma threshold.
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Optimal robust detection statistics for pulsar timing arrays
In simulations, a new cross-correlation-only statistic NPMV detects a gravitational-wave background more often than the standard PTA statistic, improving detection probability by about 47% at the 5-sigma threshold.