The interferometric gravitational wave detectors represent the ultimate evolution of the classical Michelson interferometer. In order to measure the signal produced by the passage of a gravitational wave, they aim to reach unprecedent sensitivities in measuring the relative displacements of the mirrors. One of them, the 3-km-long Virgo gravitational wave antenna, which will be particularly sensitive in the low-frequency range (10-100 Hz), is presently in its commissioning phase. In this paper the various techniques developed in order to reach its target extreme performance are outlined. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Virgo interferometric gravitational antenna / Acernese, F., Amico, P., Al Shourbagy, M., Aoudia, S., Avino, S., Babusci, D., Ballardin, G., Barille, R., Barone, F., Barsotti, L., Barsuglia, M., Beauville, F., Bizouard, M.A., Boccara, C., Bondu, F., Bosi, L., Bradaschia, C., Braccini, S., Brillet, A., Brisson, V., et al.. - In: OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING. - ISSN 0143-8166. - STAMPA. - 45:4(2007), pp. 478-487. [10.1016/j.optlaseng.2006.04.010]

The Virgo interferometric gravitational antenna

FRASCA, Sergio;E. Majorana;RAPAGNANI, Piero;RICCI, Fulvio;
2007

Abstract

The interferometric gravitational wave detectors represent the ultimate evolution of the classical Michelson interferometer. In order to measure the signal produced by the passage of a gravitational wave, they aim to reach unprecedent sensitivities in measuring the relative displacements of the mirrors. One of them, the 3-km-long Virgo gravitational wave antenna, which will be particularly sensitive in the low-frequency range (10-100 Hz), is presently in its commissioning phase. In this paper the various techniques developed in order to reach its target extreme performance are outlined. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
2007
gravitational wave detector; interferometer; interferometri; onde gravitazionali; optical system design; ottica
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The Virgo interferometric gravitational antenna / Acernese, F., Amico, P., Al Shourbagy, M., Aoudia, S., Avino, S., Babusci, D., Ballardin, G., Barille, R., Barone, F., Barsotti, L., Barsuglia, M., Beauville, F., Bizouard, M.A., Boccara, C., Bondu, F., Bosi, L., Bradaschia, C., Braccini, S., Brillet, A., Brisson, V., et al.. - In: OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING. - ISSN 0143-8166. - STAMPA. - 45:4(2007), pp. 478-487. [10.1016/j.optlaseng.2006.04.010]
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