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\title{The Galactic Center as a laboratory for extreme mass ratio 
gravitational wave source dynamics}
\author{Tal Alexander}
\affil{Weizmann Institute of Science}

\begin{abstract}
The massive Galactic black hole and the stars around it are a unique
laboratory for studying how relaxation processes lead to close interactions
of stars and compact remnants with the central massive black hole,
in particular those leading to the emission of gravitational waves.
I review new results on the processes of strong mass segregation and
loss-cone refilling by massive perturbers and resonant relaxation;
describe observational evidence that these processes play a role in
the Galactic Center and can be studied there; and discuss some of
the implications for Extreme Mass Ration Inspiral event rates and
their properties.
\end{abstract}

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-- 
Tal Alexander
Faculty of Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science
PO Box 26, Rehovot 76100, Israel
Phone ++972-8-934-4483, Fax ++972-8-934-4477
Email tal.alexander@weizmann.ac.il