Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 2012
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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #219, #146.25
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
LISA Pathfinder is a dedicated technology demonstration space mission for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), a NASA/ESA collaboration to operate a space-based observatory for gravitational waves in the milliHertz band. Although the formal partnership between the agencies was dissolved in the Spring of 2011, both agencies are actively pursuing concepts for LISA-like gravitational wave observatories. These concepts take advantage of the significant technology development efforts that have already been made, especially those of the LISA Pathfinder mission. LISA Pathfinder, which is in the late stages of implementation, will place two test masses in drag-free flight and measure the relative acceleration between them. This measurement will validate a number of technologies that are critical to LISA-like gravitational wave instruments including sensing and control of the test masses, drag-free control laws, micro-Newton thrusters, and picometer-level laser metrology. We will present the current status of the LISA Pathfinder mission and associated activities.
LISA Pathfinder Team
Namara W. Mc. P.
Thorpe James
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