Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 2009
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009spie.7503e.170s&link_type=abstract
20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors. Edited by Jones, Julian D. C.. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 7503 (20
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
The search for gravitational waves has led to the development of km-scale interferometers with sub attometre displacement sensitivity. The challenge of meeting this goal is divided into two aspects. First the main optical components of the interferometer - the test masses - must be sufficiently quiet, and then the interferometric measurement of the relative test mass positions must be performed to the required degree of sensitivity. Key design elements of modern interferometers are discussed, reviewing the most important aspects. Gravitational astronomy will require 10 to 100 times improved sensitivity beyond that of the initial instruments and potential techniques are considered.
No associations
LandOfFree
Large interferometers for small displacements: a technological view of gravitational wave detection does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Large interferometers for small displacements: a technological view of gravitational wave detection, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Large interferometers for small displacements: a technological view of gravitational wave detection will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1428775