Class. Quantum Grav. 13 (1996) A219–A238. Printed in the UK Gravitational-wave sources

Abstract. The sources of gravitational radiation that seem to be most likely to be detected by planned ground- and space-based gravitational-wave detectors are reviewed, with particular attention to the likely information that observations of them will reveal. A particular emphasis is placed on observations by LISA, the fundamental-physics Cornerstone project of the European Space Agency’s Horizon 2000+ programme. PACS numbers: 0430D, 0480, 0480N, 9555Y, 955