Control of the Gravitational Wave Interferometric Detector Advanced Virgo

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-030-07130-1
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 341 g

Reihe: Springer Theses

This book focuses on the development and implementation of the longitudinal, angular and frequency controls of the Advanced Virgo detector, both from the simulation and experimental point of view, which contributed to Virgo reaching a sensitivity that enabled it to join the LIGO-Virgo O2 run in August 2017. This data taking was very successful, with the first direct detection of a binary black hole merger (GW170814) using the full network of three interferometers, and the first detection and localization of a binary neutron star merger (GW170817).

The second generation of gravitational wave detector, Advanced Virgo, is capable of detecting differential displacements of the order of 10–21m. This means that it is highly sensitive to any disturbance, including the seismic movement of the Earth. For this reason an active control is necessary to keep the detector in place with sufficient accuracy.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Casanueva Diaz, Julia

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Quantenoptik, Nichtlineare Optik, Laserphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomische Beobachtung: Observatorien, Instrumente, Methoden
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Relativität, Gravitation
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Optik, Lasertechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Gravitational Waves.- Ground Based Gravitational Wave Detectors.- Advanced Virgo.- Fabry-Perot Cavities in Advanced Virgo.- Power Recycled Interferometer.- Advanced Virgo Commissioning.- Conclusion.